Air Fryer Potatoes

• Potatoes – I love Yukon gold, but russets, red potatoes, or other types will work, too. Simply wash, dry, and cut into 1-inch cubes. If you’ve got baby potatoes, just cut them in half, but if they are only an inch you can leave them whole. With any kind, you can peel them, but I prefer the extra nutrition and texture of the skin (and less work, too).
• Olive Oil – A drizzle of olive oil adds flavor and helps with browning. You can use avocado oil, too. If you skip the butter (below), I recommend adding a bit of extra oil.
• Seasonings – I usually season simply with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Feel free to experiment with herbs or spices! Try adding a tablespoon of my Cajun seasoning (skip the extra salt if you use it) or ranch seasoning, or a teaspoon of Italian seasoning or lemon pepper. One of my fave variations is tossing the potatoes with 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese before air frying!
• Butter – Although optional, I recommend adding a little butter to the air fryer roasted potatoes at the end for a rich flavor. I like this grass-fed butter.

1. Prep and season. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
2. Air fry. After preheating, arrange the diced potatoes in the air fryer basket, in a single layer. Cook, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden on the outside and fork-tender on the inside.

3. Add butter. Transfer the air fried potatoes to a large bowl and add the butter, while they are still hot. Stir to coat and melt the butter. I like to garnish with fresh parsley.

More Ways To Air Fry Potatoes

This recipe is my favorite way to make air fryer potatoes, but it’s not the only way! Here are other ways I air fry them:

• Wedges – Instead of 1-inch cubes, cut the potatoes into wedges. See the details in my steak fries recipe (I’ve got an air fryer method included).
• Baked – Want a whole baked potato in half the time? You’ll love my air fryer baked potato. You can also add toppings inside, like I do for stuffed sweet potatoes.
• Fries – If you want a dippable side for your burger or a quick appetizer, whip up my air fryer french fries.
• Sliced – The time can vary depending on how thick you slice them. I like them 1/4 inch thick, and they take about 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Sweet Potatoes – For a sweeter side, make my air fryer sweet potatoes.

Storage & Meal Prep

• Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Meal prep: There’s not much to this recipe, but I love to meal prep by dicing the potatoes the day before and soaking them in cold water overnight. You can even keep them like this for a few days if you change the water daily.
• Reheat: Warm up the roasted potatoes in the air fryer again for 2-3 minutes, until warm and crispy. I reheat at 320 degrees F, to avoid browning them more.
• Freeze: Let the air fried potatoes cool completely, then freeze in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet for 1-2 hours. Once solid, transfer to a zip lock bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Serving Ideas

Air fryer potatoes go with everything! It’s one of the reasons I make them so often. Here are some ideas:

• Chicken – For everyday meals, my kids love crispy cast iron chicken thighs or baked chicken legs. For dinner parties, I make a whole roasted chicken or spatchcock chicken.
• Steak – My all-time fave is filet mignon, but for a more casual meal, try my sirloin tip steak or London broil. For a larger crowd, make my rump roast.
• Pork – Air fryer roasted potatoes are perfect for soaking up the sauce from smothered pork chops. You can also air fry pork chops to make your dinner in the same appliances and have fewer dishes to wash.
• Fish – Baked salmon, cod, or rainbow trout to have your main dish and side done around the same time, or just cook salmon in the air fryer.
• Veggies – I always (always!) serve potatoes with a side of vegetables. My air fryer broccoli, air fryer carrots, air fryer brussels sprouts, and air fryer cauliflower are all excellent choices. If you don’t want to cook something else, chop up my simple cucumber tomato salad.
• Breakfast – Turn these into breakfast with a runny fried egg or coddled egg on top! For a brunch vibe, serve them on the side with my frittata or crustless quiche.

My Favorite Air Fryer For This Recipe

My air fryer has a pretty large basket, so you can easily fit a pound of potatoes in a single layer. Sometimes I even do 1.5 pounds at a time.