These Air Fryer Crispy Baby Potatoes are wonderfully golden and crunchy on the outside while staying soft and fluffy inside. They’re quick, easy, and make the perfect side dish for almost any meal.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1½ lb (700 g) baby potatoes
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika, optional
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, optional
🔥 Air Fryer Temperature & Time
400°F (200°C) for 18–24 minutes
👩🍳 Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Dry them very well for the crispiest result.
- Cut larger baby potatoes in half. Leave very small potatoes whole.
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Toss thoroughly until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) if your model recommends preheating.
- Arrange the potatoes in the basket in a single layer. Place halved potatoes cut-side down when possible.
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Shake the basket or turn the potatoes.
- Continue cooking for another 8–14 minutes, until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan while hot, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
⭐ Extra-Crispy Tips
For restaurant-style crispy potatoes:
- Soak halved potatoes in cold water for 15–20 minutes.
- Drain and dry them extremely well.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Shake every 7–8 minutes.
- Add a light spray of oil during cooking if the potatoes look dry.
- For extra browning, increase to 425°F (220°C) for the final 2–3 minutes.
🧄 Garlic Parmesan Version
After cooking, toss the hot potatoes with:
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Parmesan
- Fresh parsley
Return to the air fryer for 1–2 minutes at 400°F (200°C) to lightly crisp the Parmesan.
🌶️ Spicy Version
Add ½ tsp chili powder + ¼ tsp cayenne pepper to the seasoning mixture.
Serve with ranch, sour cream, or spicy mayo.
🥓 Loaded Baby Potatoes
Once crispy, top with:
- Cheddar cheese
- Crispy bacon
- Spring onions
- Sour cream
Air fry for another 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
❄️ Reheating Leftovers
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 4–7 minutes, shaking once halfway through.
They’ll become crispy again without the sogginess you get from microwaving.
📌 Quick Recipe Card
Prep: 5 minutes
Optional soak: 15–20 minutes
Cook: 18–24 minutes
Temperature: 400°F / 200°C
Servings: 4
Best result: 🥔 Crispy golden edges + fluffy, tender centers
