Air Fryer Roast Potatoes 🥔✨
Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these air fryer roast potatoes are an easy side dish that pairs well with almost any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold, Maris Piper, or Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes: Peel (optional) and cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks, about 1½–2 inches.
- Parboil: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are just tender but the centers are still firm.
- Drain & rough them up: Drain the potatoes well, then shake them gently in the pot or colander to rough up the edges. This creates extra crispy surfaces.
- Season: Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Air fry: Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the basket. Cook for 18–25 minutes, shaking the basket every 7–8 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if needed for maximum crispiness.
- A light spray of oil halfway through cooking helps create an even crispier finish.
- Add minced garlic during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking to prevent it from burning.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and the size of the potato pieces.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18–25 minutes
Total Time: 33–40 minutes
Servings: 4–6
