Easy Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Perfectly seasoned, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside baby potatoes made fast in the air fryer. A simple, family-friendly side ready in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 18

Total Time: 28

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

▢ 1.5 pound baby gold potatoes halved if larger than 1 inch
▢ 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
▢ 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt reduce to taste if sensitive to salt
▢ 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)
▢ 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
Rinse and dry the baby potatoes. Halve any larger ones so pieces are roughly the same size.
In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Add potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes.
Shake the basket to flip the potatoes, then continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes, until crispy and fork-tender.
Transfer to a bowl, toss with Parmesan if using, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispiness, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 20 minutes, then dry thoroughly before seasoning. Seasonings are flexible—try lemon pepper, ranch seasoning, or cayenne for heat.

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