Make Air Fryer Red Potatoes for a quick and easy side dish. Toss red potatoes in a delicious seasoning blend and then air fry until crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
Quick
Air fryer fast
You’ll Learn: Why red potatoes cook faster than other varieties
Worth It: It’s a crispy, creamy, customizable side
Bonus: Great for meal prep
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and convenient – This air fryer red potatoes recipe is really easy to make. It only takes 5 minutes of prep time and then the air fryer does the rest of the work. Cook them until crispy on the outside and fork tender on the inside.
- Customizable to your liking – I love making these air fryer red potatoes with a blend of salt, onion powder, oregano, and chili powder but they can be customized to whatever seasonings or herbs you prefer.
- Great for meal prep – These air fryer red potatoes can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, making them a great option for a meal prep side dish. Just crisp them up quickly in the air fryer when you serve them again.
Serving suggestions
These crispy air fryer red potatoes can complement just about any meal. One of my favorite ways to serve them is with my Air Fryer Flank Steak and a side salad such as a Classic Wedge Salad or my Lemon Kale Caesar Salad. Or make it full air fryer recipe by serving these with some air fryer asparagus.
I like to serve them as a base for bowls with some of my favorite proteins like Instant pot shredded chicken or air fryer pork tenderloin.
If you like these air fryer red potatoes for dinner, try these Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes for your next breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- Red Potatoes – This air fryer potatoes recipe is really simple. Just wash, cut, and season your potatoes and then they are ready to cook.
- Olive Oil – I usually use extra virgin olive oil but you can use any cooking oil that you prefer. Avocado oil is another great choice.
- Salt, Onion Powder, Oregano, Chili Powder – This blend of seasonings makes for really tasty potatoes. Feel free to add different seasonings or omit some based on your preferences.
- Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Herbs – These are optional but I love adding some grated parmesan and fresh herbs on top of my potatoes after they are done cooking.
Ingredient Substitutions
Red potatoes have the fastest cooking time of all potatoes due to their high moisture content and thin skin so I recommend sticking with red potatoes if possible. If you do try a different kind of potato, I recommend baby potatoes of any color, Yukon gold potatoes, or russet potatoes.
Different types of potatoes may require a longer cooking time. Use a fork to make sure they are tender inside.
I like making a blend of salt, onion powder, oregano, and chili powder to use on these red potatoes in the air fryer but you can add or omit based on your liking.
Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, thyme, and black pepper are all other great options. You can switch up the flavor profile even more by trying ranch seasoning or cajun seasoning.
You can serve these air fryer-roasted potatoes just as they come out of the air fryer or you can garnish with your toppings of choice. I like to sprinkle parmesan cheese and fresh herbs on top such as basil, parsley, or fresh rosemary.
How to make
Step 1: Prepare Potatoes
To start, wash potatoes and cut into fourths; each piece should be about ½”. Place in a mixing bowl, drizzle the olive oil and toss the potatoes in it.
Mix the salt, onion powder, oregano, and chili powder in a small bowl and pour over the potatoes (Image 1). Toss to coat the potatoes evenly and pour into the air fryer (Image 2).
Step 2: Air Fry and Serve
Next, Air Fry at 400F for 15-18 minutes. Take out the basket and give it a good shake every 6 minutes (Image 3).
If you like them really crispy, cook for the full 18 minutes. Less crispy, 15 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly (Image 4) and then top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Serve and enjoy.
Storage and reheating
Let the air fryer potatoes cool and then place them in an airtight container. They can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes to crisp. Top with fresh parmesan cheese and herbs before serving.
Check out these other Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes
If you’re looking for another way to cook red potatoes, try this mashed red potatoes recipe. They are creamy and buttery without having to peel the skin.
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Ingredients
- 24 oz red potatoes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Optional toppings: parmesan cheese and fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and cut into fourths – each piece should be about ½” and place in a mixing bowl. Toss potatoes in olive oil.
- Mix the salt, onion powder, oregano and chili powder in a small bowl and pour over potatoes. Toss to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Pour into air fryer basket. Air Fry at 400F for 15-18 minutes – take out the basket and give it a good shake every 6 minutes. If you like them really crispy, cook for the full 18 minutes. Less crispy, 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly and then top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
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