Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes (with Video!)
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Air fryer baby potatoes are a great choice when you’re craving a salty, savoury side dish but want a healthier option with less oil. They’re crispy, filling and comforting- everything that you need from a side of carbs! Try serving these baby potatoes air fryer style with this Cheese Toastie with Grilled Veg for a quick lunch.
Why you’ll love this recipe
You’ll love this recipe for air fryer baby potatoes because it’s simple, fast and easy to adapt.
- Easy: The ingredients for this recipe are found at most grocery stores or in your pantry, so these new potatoes in air fryer are convenient and easy to create. I’ve also kept the seasoning simple yet flavourful. And no need for deep frying, as when you air fry new potatoes they cook evenly and turn perfectly crisp.
- Customisable: This simple seasoning for the mini potatoes in air fryer allows you to adjust it to your preference. You can also experiment with za’atar, harissa, garam masala, or even go loaded potato style with melted cheese and crispy bacon. Try pairing these with Tender Thin Sliced Chicken Breast for a balanced meal.
- Perfect Crispy Skin: This air fryer mini potatoes recipe also uses my secret ingredient for crispy potatoes: cornflour. By including this in the mixture before you air fry potatoes, they will never be soggy! Serve alongside The Best Halloumi Burger for a fun dinner.
Pair these baby potatoes in airfryer with Sausage Tray Bake with Vegetables, Crispy Pork Schnitzel with Aioli and Green Salad or Air Fryer Chicken Bites
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Ingredients
These air fryer new potatoes cook evenly and come out fluffy inside with crisp golden edges. Here’s what you’ll need to make the perfect air fryer baby potatoes at home:
- Baby Potatoes: You can use a few varieties of potatoes for these air fryer potatoes. I recommend avoiding waxy types, as they will not become crispy while cooking. I love baby, new, or fingerling varieties of fresh potatoes as they require minimal prep. For another budget potato side, try the Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges.
- Cornflour: This secret ingredient is the best way to get crispy air fryer small potatoes.
- Chives: Using chives is a great way to add freshness and a pop of colour to the recipe. They add a delicious onion and garlic flavour to recipes. Use any leftover chives to make Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations/ Adaptations
Air fryer baby potatoes are flexible, so you can tweak them to suit what you’ve got in the kitchen.
- Garlic Herb: Air fry baby potatoes with minced garlic, parsley, and a little lemon juice for a light, fresh twist. They would be perfect in these Greek Chicken Bowls, especially when you want something bright and herby.
- Spicy: If you like a bit of heat, add smoked paprika, cayenne, or a few chilli flakes before cooking the potatoes. Serve them alongside Easy Spicy Chicken Sandwich for a spicy, budget-friendly meal.
- Cheesy: Scatter freshly grated parmesan or cheddar over the cooked potatoes and pop them back in the basket for a minute to melt. These crispy new potatoes air fryer style go with just about anything.
How to make Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Start by cutting the potatoes in halves or quarters, if larger in size, then rinse the sliced potatoes in cold water (Image 1).
- Fill up a large bowl with cold water and add the rinsed potatoes to remove the excess starch. Soak for 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes if you have time (Image 2).
3. Preheat your airfryer to 190°C. Meanwhile, drain the potatoes and pat dry with a clean tea-towel. Add the potatoes back into the bowl (dried with a tea-towel) (Image 3).
4. Add the seasoning and rapeseed oil and stir to combine. Then, dust the potatoes with cornflour and stir again until all of the potatoes are evenly coated (Image 4).
5. Pop the potatoes into the preheated air fryer and set the timer for 12 minutes (Image 5).
6. When your timer goes off, shake the potatoes to rotate and set the timer for the remaining 13 minutes (Image 6).
Try some other Airfryer recipes: Spiced Halloumi & Couscous Meal Prep, Chicken Goujons, and Thin Pork Chops in Air Fryer.
Tips for the best result
- For ultra-crispy air fryer baby potatoes, always start with dry, evenly sized halves.
- Soaking the mini potatoes in cold water removes the excess starch, helping the small potatoes in air fryer to crisp up.
- A great tip if you’re learning how to cook new potatoes in air fryer is to use a dry tea-towel to pat them dry after soaking. We want any excess moisture to be removed to maximise crispiness.
- If you love spice, get creative and add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin or other spices. This recipe is a great recipe to build upon. And for another easy side idea, check out these Easy Salt and Pepper Chips.
Serving Suggestions
You can enjoy these air fryer baby potatoes for breakfast, lunch or dinner (with a slight seasoning change). As this recipe is a side dish, you’ll want to include protein and veggies to help round out the meal. These potatoes also shine in full meal plans, so pair them with Mediterranean dips like tzatziki, spicy global sauces like peri-peri, or keep it vegetarian with grilled halloumi and roasted peppers.
Here are some more options to pair with your potato air fryer side dish:
Leftover Storage and Reheat Instructions
Air frying keeps things budget-friendly, using less oil and energy than oven roasting while still delivering that golden, crispy texture at a fraction of the cost. You can store any leftover air fryer baby potatoes easily for quick future meals.
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: You can freeze air fryer baked potato slices for up to 2 months. Avoid freezing raw potatoes as they turn mushy once defrosted. Separate into batches before freezing for easier reheating later.
Reheat: Roast new potatoes in air fryer for 5-7 minutes until hot and crispy. From frozen, heat for 6-8 minutes for the same crispy air fryer potatoes texture. Great served with my favorite Healthy Crispy Chicken Wrap.
FAQs
You can add whichever seasoning you prefer! I like to keep it simple with fresh chives, garlic powder, onion salt, and dried thyme. However, you can add a small amount of cayenne pepper to your seasoning mixture for a spicy side dish. Don’t be afraid to use other seasoning mixtures like Italian seasoning when making these little potatoes in air fryer!
You can use frozen potatoes to make air fryer roasted potatoes instead of slicing fresh potatoes, but you’ll want to coat them in cornflour and rapeseed oil to ensure they come out crispy. Additionally, you can season them with the listed spices and herbs.
Tip: Check the package for added salt, as it is easy to overly salt these air fryer crispy potatoes.
For the best air fried potatoes, preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F) and cook for 25 minutes total. Shake the basket halfway through, around the 12-minute mark, to help the potatoes brown evenly. This timing works for baby or fingerling potatoes, giving you crisp, golden skin and a fluffy center. If your potatoes are slightly larger or you prefer extra-crispy skin, add 2-3 more minutes of air frying time.
No, you don’t need to parboil potatoes for this recipe. Instead, I recommend letting the sliced potatoes soak in ice water.
Some sweet deserts to try after this recipe; Raspberry and White Chocolate Yogurt Bark, Tiramisu Overnight Oats and Simple Blueberry Oatmeal Bars.
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 kg baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if larger) (£0.90)
- 1 bunch of fresh chives, finely chopped (£0.50)
- Optional: squeeze of lemon
Cupboard Essentials
- ½ tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
Method
- Start by rinsing the sliced potatoes in cold water. Fill up a large bowl with cold water and add the rinsed potatoes to remove the excess starch. Soak for 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes if you have time.
- Preheat your air fryer to 190°C. Meanwhile, drain the potatoes and pat dry with a clean tea-towel.
- Add the potatoes back into the bowl (dried with a tea-towel). Add the seasoning and rapeseed oil and stir to combine. Then, dust the potatoes with cornflour and stir again until all of the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Pop the potatoes into the preheated air fryer and set the timer for 12 minutes. When your timer goes off, shake the potatoes to rotate and set the timer for the remaining 13 minutes.
Notes
- Soaking the potatoes in cold water removes the excess starch, helping the potatoes to crisp up.
- Use a dry tea-towel to pat the potatoes dry after soaking. We want any excess moisture to be removed to maximise crispiness.
- If you love spice, get creative and add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin or other spices. This recipe is a great recipe to build upon.
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