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These air fryer red potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of delicious garlic, herb, and fresh rosemary flavor. Made with simple ingredients, this easy air fryer recipe comes together quickly without turning on the oven. They’re the perfect quick side dish for any meal!
For more air fryer potato recipes, try our air fryer diced potatoes, air fryer baked potatoes, air fryer Parmesan potatoes, air fryer sweet potato wedges, and air fryer baked sweet potatoes next!
🔍 Quick Look: Air Fryer Red Potatoes
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ⏱️ Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: Ready in under 20 minutes
- 🍽 Calories: ~195 kcal per serving
- 👥 Servings: 2 servings
- 🥣 Key Ingredients: Red potatoes, olive oil, rosemary, seasonings
- 📖 Dietary Information: Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free
- 👩🍳 Cook Method: Air-Fried
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Crispy: Cooking red potatoes in the air fryer makes them crispy without deep-frying!
- Healthy: This recipe is a lightened-up way to enjoy delicious potatoes while still getting the perfect texture. You only need one teaspoon of olive oil for this recipe!
- Quick: Chopped red potatoes only take about 10-14 minutes to cook in the air fryer, making them a quick and easy side dish!
- Delicious: These red potatoes are seasoned to perfection with a blend of fresh chopped rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simple & Easy: This recipe is easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Key Ingredients
- Red Potatoes: Chop baby red potatoes or regular red potatoes into small, bite-sized pieces for this recipe.
- Olive Oil: Helps the seasoning stick to the potatoes and makes them crispy.
- Rosemary: Fresh chopped rosemary adds flavor to the potatoes.
- Seasoning: Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
How To Make Air Fryer Red Potatoes
- First, wash and dry the red potatoes. Then, cut them into small pieces.
- Add the potatoes to a bowl. After that, add the olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl. Then, thoroughly mix.
- Add the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket. You don’t want to overcrowd the air fryer, so you may need to cook the potatoes in batches. Air fry the red potatoes, shaking a few times while they cook so they cook evenly and don’t stick.
- Once air-fried, serve the potatoes warm and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Crispy Potatoes: The secret to getting these red potatoes super crispy is to cut the potatoes into small, bite-sized pieces, about 1/2 inch in width. This makes them extra crispy and allows them to cook through in the air fryer and cook fast.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Air Fryer: It is important not to overcrowd the air fryer with too many potatoes. You may need to cook them in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Prevent Sticking: Shake the basket a few times when the red potatoes are cooking to prevent them from sticking. It’s also helpful to add a parchment paper liner to your air fryer basket before adding the seasoned potatoes.
Serving Suggestions
These air fryer red potatoes are the perfect side dish for almost any meal. We love serving them with our Italian turkey meatloaf, spinach and feta turkey burgers, or cottage cheese turkey burgers. They’re also delicious with dipping sauces like ketchup or sriracha mayo with Greek yogurt.
If you have leftovers, they’re perfect for adding to breakfast burritos, healthy breakfast tacos, or a breakfast burrito bowl the next day. They’re great for breakfast, too! Serve them on the side with our cottage cheese quiche or scrambled eggs with cottage cheese for a satisfying meal.
Storage Instructions
It’s best to enjoy these red potatoes after air frying them. That is when they will be the crispiest. However, if you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. You can reheat them in the oven in an oven-safe dish or air fry them again for a few minutes.
Air Fryer Red Potatoes FAQs
How Long to Cook Red Potatoes in the Air Fryer?
Cook red potatoes in the air fryer at 400°F for 10-14 minutes, or until tender and cooked through, shaking the basket a few times while they cook. This ensures they are crispy all around, not just on one side.
Do I Need to Soak Potatoes in Water Before Air Frying?
Potatoes naturally contain starch, and soaking them in cold water for about 30 minutes can help remove some of it for extra crispiness. I do this when I have time, but honestly, they still turn out great in the air fryer without soaking.
Can I Put Potatoes Straight in the Air Fryer Without Boiling Them?
Yes, you can put potatoes straight in the air fryer without boiling them first. For this recipe, just cut the potatoes into small, even pieces, toss with oil and seasonings, and air fry. Red potatoes cook up tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, making them perfect for air frying with no extra steps.
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Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound red potatoes or baby red potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Wash and dry the red potatoes. There is no need to peel them. Then, cut the potatoes into small bite-sized pieces, about 1/2 inch in width. Evenly chop them so they cook at the same rate.
- Add the chopped potatoes to a bowl. Then, add the olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl with the potatoes. Thoroughly mix to coat the potatoes.
- Add the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket. You don’t want to overcrowd the air fryer, so you may need to cook the potatoes in batches. Air fry the red potatoes at 400°F for 10-14 minutes, or until cooked through, shaking the basket a few times while cook.
- Once air-fried, serve the potatoes warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Crispy: The secret to getting these red potatoes super crispy is to cut the potatoes into small, bite-sized pieces, about ½ inch in width. This makes them extra crispy and allows them to cook through in the air fryer and cook fast.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These air fryer red potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor! They’re my go-to easy side when I want something comforting, quick, and easy.