Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are roasted to crispy perfection in the air fryer with only 4 ingredients in less than 20 minutes. These tiny potatoes pack a big flavor punch with homemade Italian Seasoning. They are crispy on the outside and creamy inside, coming out perfect every time.
Serve it with my Air Fryer Tilapia, Air Fryer Steelhead Trout, or Air Fryer Broccolini for a fast and easy weeknight dinner.
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes recipe
This Air Fryer Baby Potatoes recipe is a simple go-to side dish you'll find yourself making again and again. Baby potatoes, or new potatoes, are so delicious and versatile that you can serve them with everything from salmon, cod, or black bean burgers, to make a tasty meal. I serve this to my family a few times a month, and they always disappear. I just love that they are made so quickly in the air fryer, and this recipe uses only 4 ingredients, including my homemade Italian Seasoning.
I also have a recipe to make Herb and Garlic Baby Red Potatoes in the oven, but I think they come out quicker and a bit crispier in a handy air fryer. If you don't have one yet, here's what I recommend.
Baby potatoes like this, also known as new potatoes, are perfect for quick dinners because you don't need to peel or prep them much. Since they are small, they cook quickly, making them ideal for weeknight dinners.
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Why You'll Love this Air Fryer Baby Potatoes recipe...
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes and so flavorful!
- They come up perfectly crisp on the outside and tender inside.
- They are made with just 4 ingredients.
- They are healthy and make a perfect side dish for so many meals.
- It's a crowd-pleasing dish! Who doesn't love easy potato recipes?
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Air Fryer Baby Potatoes recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Baby Potatoes: You'll need yellow baby potatoes, Yukon golds, or another kind of tender-skinned small potato, including baby red potatoes. These can also be called new potatoes, depending on how your store sells them. To prep the potatoes, wash them and cut them in half.
- Garlic Powder: Garlic powder is perfect for getting garlic flavor all over the potatoes. Fresh garlic would just burn in the air fryer.
- Italian Seasoning: A bit of herb elevates these potatoes to another level! I like using my own Italian Seasoning mix, or you can buy one premade. It's a blend of basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram.
- Olive Oil Spray: I like to use an olive oil spray when cooking to use less of it and get an even coating. You can buy one like this or use an olive oil sprayer and fill it with your own.
- Salt & Black Pepper
- Parsley: An Optional garnish is parsley or other fresh herbs.
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make these Air Fryer Baby Potatoes, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer, with space between them. It's important that they don't overlap or touch too much, or you will not get the crispy shell. Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. You may need to air fry in batches.
- Spray the potatoes with olive oil cooking spray.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder and Italian Seasoning on top.
- Cook or roast for 18-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Cooking times can vary on air fryers, so check on them.
- Serve immediately.
Variations
I love this Air Fryer Baby Potatoes recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Mix up Seasonings: You can use whatever type of seasoning matches the rest of your meal, including Lemon Pepper Seasoning, Herbs de Provence, Cajun Seasoning, Italian Spice Mix, Mexican Taco Seasoning, and Everything but the Bagel Seasoning.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Add Parmesan cheese for even more flavor.
- Serve with Ranch Dip: Serve with my Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 300 until warm.
Freezing
You can freeze the cooked potatoes in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
Why soak potatoes in water before air frying?
I would not soak the potatoes in water before air frying. They will just absorb moisture and be wet and not be able to turn crispy. A nice rinse and scrub will clean them enough.
How to do baby potatoes in the air fryer?
You cut the baby potatoes in half, coat them in olive oil spray and seasonings. Then roast at 400 degrees for around 20 minutes. This recipe has the complete instructions to make them at home.
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
These Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are the most versatile and delicious dish you'll make in the air fryer. Whether you are serving them with fish, steak, or chicken, you are sure to find yourself making this again and again. They are part of my meal rotation, and I hope you'll add them to yours too.
Here are some delicious dishes to serve them with.
Serving Suggestions:
- Crab Stuffed Salmon
- Blackened Salmon
- Blackened Shrimp
- Blackened Cod
- Lemon Butter Grouper
- Broiled Bay Scallops
- Blackened Swordfish
- Pesto Salmon
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp
- Everything Bagel Salmon
- Three Cheese Portobello Mushroom
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- olive oil spray
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer, with space between them.
- Spray the potatoes with olive oil cooking spray.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder and Italian Seasoning on top.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
- Serve immediatly.
Notes
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