Perfect Air Fryer Red Potatoes

Air fryer red potatoes are golden-crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside . This simple recipe uses basic pantry ingredients to create a side dish that’s easy to prepare, quick to cook and goes perfectly with just about anything.

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We have eaten these at least FOUR times in the past month! I like to eat them plain with salt, as a side dish, or a COLD snack! They are just DELICIOUS in any way you want them.

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Why Air Fryer Red Potatoes?

So, why an air fryer for these red spuds? WELL LET ME TELL YOU. It’s like a magical mini convection oven, and here are some of the main reasons I love to cook red potatoes like this :

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Ingredients: What You’ll Need

• 1.5 pounds of red potatoes, cleaned well and cut into evenly sized 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil or avocado oil, just what I like
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon of paprika
• ¼ teaspoon of onion powder
• Optional: a sprinkle of fresh parsley or rosemary for garnish.

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Cook Air Fryer Red Potatoes

Prep the Potatoes: First things first, scrub those red potatoes real good. You want to make sure to eliminate any excess of soil. Then chop them into pieces..

Get Them Oiled Up: In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive or avocado oil. Get every piece covered well, which will guarantee golden crusts all around. You really want each piece evenly oiled.

Seasoning Magic: Now add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder to the bowl. Make sure all potato pieces get the magic rub-down with spices.

Air Fryer Time: Put the potatoes into the air fryer basket in one layer to guarantee every potato is exposed directly to the heat.

Cook Them to Golden Glory: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Make sure to shake them midway so they are cooking in a better consistent environment.

Check for Crispiness: Once the timer is up, poke a potato with a fork, if it’s tender, they are DONE! Check if it’s the desired crispiness and add another couple of minutes if not.

Serve It Up!: Take the hot and delicious crispy potatoes, and serve IMMEDIATELY! Garnish with fresh parsley or, rosemary, or lemon if that’s your choice

How Long to Air Fry Red Potatoes?

Okay, so how long do you actually need to cook these? Generally, you’ll want to air fry red potatoes for about 15-20 minutes at 400°F (200°C). The exact time can depend a little on the size of your potato pieces and your specific air fryer model. Just make sure to shake that basket halfway through and check for doneness after 15 minutes. You want them golden brown and tender.

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Do I Have to Boil Potatoes Before Air Frying?

Nope! You DO NOT need to boil the potatoes before air frying. That’s the beauty of this recipe—it’s super simple. Just cut them, season them, and toss them in the air fryer. No extra steps required! You’re gonna love it.

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Tips and Tricks for the BEST Air Fryer Red Potatoes

Don’t Crowd the Basket: Make sure to distribute the potatoes in the air fryer in a single layer, this method ensures that every piece has the optimal airflow so the cooking results are as expected, If you do an extra batch, make sure that there is NO overlap, no compromise here.

Adjust Spices: This recipe is GREAT for a blank start when adding your favorite touch. Feel free to adjust spices according to your taste! The combinations are ENDLESS.

Preheat the Air Fryer: For super golden potatoes results preheat the air fryer! This tiny extra effort can guarantee superior cooking results! This will give you an EVEN cooking in the final results.

Shake and Flip: make sure to flip and shake the potatoes for evenly cooking during the middle time of the preparation, this technique allows for maximum crispness and uniform coloring.

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Serving Suggestions

These crispy air fryer red potatoes are so versatile and can go alongside any main course you can imagine! I love how flexible and helpful these potatoes are. Check my go to meal pairing options:

• Main Dishes: These spuds are INCREDIBLE with grilled steak, chicken, or fish, also they make the BEST combo with BBQ meals and all your burger faves.
• Breakfast/Brunch: Yes, that’s right, THEY ARE ALSO a BLAST to accompany breakfast items like eggs and other morning classics. MY NEIGHBOR love to make these to pair with some baked salmon for an AMAZING morning breakfast or brunch
• Dips: Seriously you can choose to serve the potatoes with any of your favorite dip (my preference is spicy mayo!)

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Variations: Keep It Interesting

Here are some AMAZING variation you can experiment for your family and friends :

• Spicy Kick: Add some red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper to make them nice and hot, sometimes that extra spice give them a HUGE personality boost!
• Cheesy Potatoes: I AM A CHEESE LOVER! Top them with shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese and melt them during the last minute of cooking time. DELISH
• Herbed Potatoes: Rosemary and thyme are great options for added aroma, you should be open to all these amazing spices around

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe for air fryer red potatoes will for sure be your new BFF in your cooking routines. They’re FAST, they are crispy and flavorful, require SIMPLE steps and are ready in no time! What else can a girl ask for? PERFECT if you ask me

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FAQs

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Okay, folks! There you have it: The ultimate guide to PERFECT air fryer red potatoes! Get your hands on those red potatoes, your favorite spices and GET READY for a food journey that will definitely transform your weekly meals into a feast, QUICKLY and EASILY! Let me know how they turned out when you prepare this dish. If there are any additional adjustments you have in mind, LET ME KNOW, lets keep having fun in the kitchen!

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