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.
1.5poundbaby gold potatoeshalved if larger than 1 inch
1.5tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
0.75teaspoonkosher saltreduce to taste if sensitive to salt
0.5teaspoonblack pepperfreshly ground
1tablespoonfresh parsleychopped, for garnish (optional)
2tablespoongrated Parmesanoptional
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.