Crispy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
Crispy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes are golden-brown, lightly seasoned, and ready in under 25 minutes! This quick and easy side dish is a simple yet delicious option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 202kcal
Equipment
- Potato peeler (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes scrubbed and peeled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
Instructions
- Dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
- Optional: Soak potato cubes in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry thoroughly.
- Add potatoes to large bowl and toss with olive oil. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using), then toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 ℉ for 3 minutes.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer in air fryer basket and cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with Yum Yum Sauce, ketchup, or ranch for dipping.
Notes
- Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and do not freeze.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 375 ℉ for 5-7 minutes, or in the oven at 400 ℉ for 10 minutes.
- Potato skins can be peeled or left on, depending on your preference.
- Optional: Soak the diced potatoes in cold water for up to 30 minutes before air frying for extra crispiness.
- Pat potatoes completely dry before seasoning.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and cook in batches if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg