🥔 Air Fryer Roast Potatoes

These Air Fryer Roast Potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and make the ultimate side dish for any meal. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have golden, restaurant-quality roast potatoes in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900 g) baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Potatoes

• Wash and scrub the potatoes well.
• Cut larger potatoes into halves or quarters so all pieces are about the same size.
• Pat the potatoes dry thoroughly.

2. Season

In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, rosemary, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

3. Preheat the Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3–5 minutes.

4. Air Fry

• Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
• Cook for 20–25 minutes, shaking the basket every 6–8 minutes.
• The potatoes are done when they’re golden brown, crispy on the outside, and tender when pierced with a fork.

5. Finish & Serve

If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the hot potatoes immediately after cooking. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Flavor Variations

• 🧄 Garlic Parmesan: Toss with melted butter, minced garlic, and extra Parmesan after cooking.
• 🌿 Herb Butter: Add melted butter with fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
• 🌶️ Spicy Cajun: Replace the herbs with Cajun seasoning.
• 🍋 Lemon Herb: Finish with fresh lemon zest and chopped parsley.
• 🧀 Cheesy: Sprinkle with shredded cheddar during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Tips for the Crispiest Roast Potatoes

• ✔️ Dry the potatoes thoroughly before seasoning.
• ✔️ Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if needed.
• ✔️ Shake the basket several times during cooking for even browning.
• ✔️ A light coating of oil helps create a crispy exterior.
• ✔️ For extra crispy potatoes, microwave or parboil them for 5–7 minutes before air frying, then rough up the edges before seasoning.

Serving Suggestions

These roast potatoes pair perfectly with:

• Roast chicken
• Steak
• Pork chops
• Grilled salmon
• Burgers
• Meatloaf
• Fried or scrambled eggs

Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Freeze cooked potatoes for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 4–5 minutes until hot and crispy again.

Pro Tip: After parboiling, gently shake the potatoes in the pot to rough up their edges before seasoning. Those rough edges become irresistibly crispy in the air fryer! 🥔✨