By Becky Hardin
Updated May 10, 2025
Air Fryer Potatoes are always so fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside! A medley of herbs and spices make this side dish flavorful, yet delightfully simple. Oh, and thanks to the air fryer, this recipe couldn’t be any quicker or easier to make!
5-Star Review
“Fun quick air fried potato recipe.” -Luke
Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe
Make perfect potatoes in the air fryer in under an hour using herbs and spices you likely already have on hand. We make these potatoes at least once a week. They’re so easy and flavorful with a beautiful golden crisp exterior and a perfectly cooked interior. The fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese is optional, but adds a great balance and freshness to the dish.
From start to finish, this recipe takes just 40 minutes—no boiling required! Using the air fryer creates a super crunchy coating with much less oil than frying or even baking, and the seasoning blend pairs well with just about any main dish. To change up the flavor of these potatoes, try different spices and seasoning blends. If you do choose to either drizzle a sauce on top of the potatoes or offer one on the side, I recommend making a really good one like garlic aioli .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 pounds yellow skinned potatoes cubed, no need to peel, avoid waxy potatoes like reds or fingerlings
- ▢ 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- ▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ fresh parsley optional for garnish
- ▢ grated Parmesan optional for garnish
Video
Instructions
- Cube the potatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl and stir to evenly coat. 2 pounds yellow skinned potatoes, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- In a small bowl mix dry ingredients. 1 tablespoon dried minced onion, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons ground paprika, 2 teaspoons ground mustard, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pour the dry ingredients into the large bowl with potatoes and stir again to coat evenly.
- Place potatoes into air fryer basket.
- Cook at 370°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy on the outside. Be sure to shake the basket about halfway through the cooking time to ensure the potatoes are being cooked evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and enjoy! fresh parsley, grated Parmesan
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Becky’s Tips
- Cut the potatoes into similar sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Air Fryer Potatoes Step by Step
Cube the potatoes: Place 2 pounds of cubed yellow skinned potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl and stir to evenly coat.
Make the seasoning: In a small bowl mix 1 tbsp dried minced onion, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp ground paprika, 2 tsp ground mustard, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ tsp ground black pepper.
Season the potatoes: Pour the dry ingredients into the large bowl with potatoes and stir again to coat evenly. Place the seasoned potatoes into the air fryer basket.
Cook the potatoes: Cook at 370°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy on the outside. Be sure to shake the basket about halfway through the cooking time to ensure the potatoes are being cooked evenly.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and enjoy!
How to Store
Once the potatoes have cooled to room temperature, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. To maintain their original consistency, reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for about 4-5 minutes.
You can freeze air fryer potatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Before reheating, I recommend letting the potatoes thaw completely in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions
These are great with so many main dishes. They are perfect with large celebration dinners, like a Prime Rib Roast or a Whole Roast Chicken , as well as easy weeknight meals, like our favorite Blackened Salmon or Garlic Herb Turkey Breast .
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Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yellow skinned potatoes cubed, no need to peel, avoid waxy potatoes like reds or fingerlings
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- fresh parsley optional for garnish
- grated Parmesan optional for garnish
Instructions
- Cube the potatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl and stir to evenly coat. 2 pounds yellow skinned potatoes, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- In a small bowl mix dry ingredients. 1 tablespoon dried minced onion, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons ground paprika, 2 teaspoons ground mustard, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pour the dry ingredients into the large bowl with potatoes and stir again to coat evenly.
- Place potatoes into air fryer basket.
- Cook at 370°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy on the outside. Be sure to shake the basket about halfway through the cooking time to ensure the potatoes are being cooked evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and enjoy! fresh parsley, grated Parmesan
Video
Notes
- Cut the potatoes into similar sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
