Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Recipe Snapshot
PREP + COOK TIME: 30 minutes or less!
METHOD: Air Fryer
NUMBER OF INGREDIENTS: 4
Everyone loves a side of potatoes with their meal, and these air fryer red potatoes are the best combination of flavor and crispiness! Toss some baby red potatoes with oil and seasonings and let the air fryer cook them to perfection. Serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
What’s To Love About This Recipe
- The air fryer is the best way to quickly make a batch of crispy potatoes! This recipe only includes 4 ingredients and you can prepare it in less than 30 minutes.
- This simple combination of seasonings is so flavorful, and they are a healthier swap for French fries or other deep-fried sides. Satisfy those carb cravings with simple, real food!
- You don’t have to spend a lot of time scrubbing and peeling these potatoes. Once you’ve washed and dried the baby red potatoes as needed, simply slice them in half.
- Potatoes contain quite a few nutrients. Red potatoes in particular are high in fiber, potassium, and Vitamin C. This recipe makes it easy to add a nutrition-rich side to your meal!
Ingredients Needed
- Baby red potatoes – This variety of potatoes is waxy (not starchy like Russet potatoes). Red potatoes contain more moisture and hold their texture well during cooking. With baby potatoes, you can just halve them for the perfect bite-sized pieces.
- Olive oil – Olive oil creates a nice coating to seal the moisture inside the potatoes while also providing a crispy, flavorful outside.
- Herb and garlic seasoning – This is a great seasoning for just about any meat or vegetable! Choose your favorite brand from the store or mix up your own at home.
- Cajun seasoning – Cajun seasoning adds extra flavor with a bit of spice and smokiness from red pepper and paprika. You can find this premade in a seasoning blend or mix up your own.
How To Make Air Fryer Red Potatoes
- Toss the sliced potatoes in a bowl with oil and seasonings.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes, shaking occasionally until the potatoes are tender in the middle and crispy on the outside.
Tips For Making the Best Air Fryer Red Potatoes
- If potatoes have been washed recently, pat them dry with a towel to reduce any extra moisture in the air fryer.
- Try to slice the potatoes evenly to ensure they are about the same size. This will help the pieces to all cook at the same rate.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
I love super simple recipes that allow for ingredient flexibility!
You can also make this recipe with other waxy varieties of potatoes (new potatoes, Yukon gold, etc,), but baby red potatoes result in the best crispy texture.
If you like, change up the seasonings by adding extra spice with crushed red pepper, or use another seasoning blend like Italian, taco, or ranch seasoning.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Air fryer red potatoes are the kind of side that will work with any meal! Serve with eggs and bacon for breakfast, or as a swap for French fries with your burgers or sandwiches.
Prep these as a quick and easy side dish on a grilling night or with roasts, pork chops, or other meats. Add some Instant Pot Corn on the Cob or Skillet Green Beans for a well-rounded, delicious meal.
If you have a hankering for a little more heat, add some of your favorite hot sauce or salsa to the potatoes or offer a side of Cajun Dipping Sauce.
Storing and Reheating
Store leftover potatoes in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe zipper bag with all the air removed. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and do not thaw before reheating.
Reheat potatoes from the refrigerator or frozen in the air fryer until slightly crispy again. Add a little more olive oil spray if you need.
Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby red potatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon herb and garlic seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Toss sliced potatoes in a bowl with oil and seasonings
- Place potatoes in air fryer basket
- Cook at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes, shaking occasionally until potatoes are tender in the middle and crispy on outside
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer.
- Freeze in a bag with all air removed for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the air fryer.
- Use another variety of small, waxy potatoes if you prefer.
Air Fryer Red Potato FAQs
- Do potatoes need to be soaked in water before air frying? There is no need to soak baby red potatoes before air frying. These will cook up nice and crispy due to their waxy texture and the size of the pieces.
- Why would potatoes get soggy in the air fryer? Potatoes can get soggy if they are packed into the air fryer basket without enough room for the heat to circulate. They can also become soggy if there is extra water or moisture that collects in the appliance.
- How do you make sure potatoes stay crispy in the air fryer? To ensure the potatoes stay crispy, make sure there is plenty of airflow and the potatoes are not crowded or packed into the air fryer.
- Why do potatoes get dry in the air fryer? If potatoes are not very fresh, they might dry out even more during cooking. They also get dry without anything to seal in moisture – like olive oil. If the red potatoes begin to dry out or burn before they are done cooking, you can always spray them with a little more oil.
