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Perfectly seasoned Air-Fried Baby Potatoes are irresistible! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these easy-to-make potatoes are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
These baby red potatoes are a favorite for my family, served withSlow Cooker Brown Sugar Balsamic PorkRoast, andTomato Cucumber Salad.
Sometimes, things need to be kept straightforward, right? Well, that’s what I think when it comes to certain foods. Too often, folks add so many “extras” to a recipe that you can’t recognize the main ingredient.
If I cooked those beautiful, simple potatoes perfectly, they wouldn’t need anything added to them. That was it, and I had a plan.
Three Reasons I Love My Air Fryer
One, it’s easy to use; two, it cooks food perfectly; and three, clean-up is a breeze! Air Fryer Steak Bites and Air Fryer Sausage And Potatoes are cooked perfectly, and air-fried potato recipes – Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes – are family favorites.
Ingredients For Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Baby Potatoes – red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or a mixture of both work great in this recipe.
- Olive Oil and Butter
- Fresh Parsley – fresh rosemary or thyme can also be used or any fresh herbs that you like.
- Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Black Pepper—you can also add garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan cheese, or Cajun seasoning for Air-Fried Cajun Potatoes.
How To Make Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle onsalt.Tossand place in the basket of the air fryer.
- Set the temperature to 400 degrees andthe timer to 20 minutes. Halfway through cooking, remove the basket, shake it, and then place it back in the air fryer to continue cooking.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt butter. When the potatoes are done, transfer them to a bowl, drizzle with butter, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley,andtoss, coating the potatoes.
Tips For The Best Crispy Roasted Potatoes
- Use the right type of potatoes: Baby red potatoes in the air fryer are tender, loaded with flavor and work well for this recipe.
- If needed, cut the potatoes into uniform sizes: Cut them into evenly-sized pieces so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Toss with oil: Toss the potatoes with a little oil, such as olive oil, before adding them to the air fryer.
- Cook in batches: To ensure even cooking, cook the potatoes in batches rather than overcrowding the air fryer basket.
Commonly Asked Questions
Do I need to oil the potatoes before air frying them?
Yes, coating the potatoes with a small amount of oil will help them crisp up and prevent them from sticking to the air fryer basket.
Can I make these potatoes ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the potatoes ahead of time and reheat them in the air fryer or the oven before serving.
How do I store leftovers?
Store any air fryer mini potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer until warmed through.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
These potatoes can be served at any meal as a side dish. I love serving them with Crock Pot Chicken Thighs, Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs or Honey Garlic Lime Shrimp for a quick weeknight meal. And there’s nothing like a meat and potatoes meal with Easy Glazed Meatloaf.
More Potato Recipes You’ll Love
Best Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Crushed Potatoes with Ranch Dressing
Roasted Potato Pesto Salad
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 107kcal
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes tossed in butter, salt, pepper, and parsley are totally irresistible! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside these easy to make potatoes are great served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Don't let this simple recipe fool you. These potatoes will become your new family favorite side dish in no time.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1.5 pound bag baby red potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter – melted
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry potatoes. Place them in a large bowl and drizzle on olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Add potatoes to the air fryer. Set temperature to 400 degrees. Set timer to 20 minutes. Press start. At 10 minute mark, halfway through cooking, remove the basket and shake. Place the basket back in air fryer and cook the remaining 10 minutes.
Place cooked potatoes in serving bowl. Drizzle on butter, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
To Make Ahead
- You can make the potatoes ahead of time and reheat them in the air fryer or in the oven before serving.
How To Store
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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m davis
my daughter and I love this recipe – so easy and delicious. thank you!Reply
- Donya Mullins
You are welcome! Glad you are cooking with me.
~DonyaReply
- Shellie
These are impressively good, especially for how simple they are. I’ve made them twice now and have stuck to the recipe, but I do find I need to add some table salt at the end because not enough of the sea salt will stick. This is easily one of my favorite side dishes already – partially because of the taste, partially because of how easy they are. I’m slow at prep work so I usually spend that time on the main dish and skimp on the side dish. I don’t feel like I’m skimping with this one!Reply
- Donya
Hey there Shellie!
My goodness, I am so happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying this recipe! I designed this dish to fill that exact purpose, I wanted something that’s super simple to prepare but doesn’t skimp on flavor so that I can focus on making the main dish, so I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that this recipe has worked for you! If you like this dish, you should check out my other Air Fryer Potato Recipes, they’re all incredibly simple to make and I have many variations for you to choose from so you can mix up the sides, a personal favorite of mine are the Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your phenomenal rating, if you ever have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
~DonyaReply
- April Leon
Great!Reply
- Donya
Hey there April!
Thank you so much for your fantastic rating, I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! Let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’d be more than happy to help!
~DonyaReply
- Janie Barnes
Delicious! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
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- Donya
Hey there Janie!
Thank you so much, I am so happy to hear your enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate your support!
~DonyaReply
- Tina
Super easy starch option while I prepped a more complicated entree. Can season these potatoes according to your own preference or with whatever you happen to have available. I used TJ’s 21 Seasoning Salute as I didn’t have any fresh parsley on hand and we enjoyed!
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- Donya
Hey there Tina!
Thank you so much for sharing! I am so happy to hear you liked using this recipe for inspiration, I always love hearing how people tweak recipes to suit their tastes. I completely agree with you that these potatoes are the perfect side dish when you’re doing an entrée that is more hands on, it sounds like you made a delicious meal. I appreciate your support, I hope you have a great day!
~DonyaReply
- Suz
Cooked them with all spices at the onset. Nothing to add later. Came out awesome !
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- Donya
Hey there!
I am so happy to hear you liked this recipe! Cooking the potatoes with the spices is a good idea, that way they can marinate in that flavor. If you liked this recipe, you should check out my Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, its a similar recipe and they turn out perfect every time! Thanks so much for you support, I hope you have a great day!
~DonyaReply
- Thomas M.
Spot on! The whole gang woofed ’em down. EASY to make and work great as a leftover (few minutes back in the air-fryer). Definitely a keeper. Thanks for the post!
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- Tina Blackmore
They turned out perfectly!
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- Rachael
They turned out PERFECTLY, despite I forgot to add the parsley. I didn’t realize until I was eating the last piece 😅Reply
- Donya
Hey Rachael!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed this recipe! I’ll tell you, these Airfryer Potatoes are my week night go to, so I’m glad you liked them with or without the parsley. Thank you for your great rating!
~Donya
- mike
Delicious!
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- Cat
This recipe is great! My family loved them!Reply
- Donya
Hey there Cat!
That is so great to hear, I am thrilled y’all enjoyed this recipe! It’s one of my go-to weeknight side dishes because it’s just so quick and easy. Thank you so much for your terrific rating, and for your support. I hope y’all are having a lovely summer!
~Donya
