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Tossed in olive oil, fresh herbs, and a blend of savory spices, Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are crispy and delicious! Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple recipe is easy to make but packed with flavor.
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Below, I'll share with you notes for substituting ingredients, how to air fry mini potatoes, tips for making baby potatoes in the air fryer, what to serve with air fryer small potatoes, and more! Let's get started!
Air Fryer Mini Potatoes Ingredients Notes
- Baby Potatoes: You will need 2 pounds of baby potatoes that have been washed and dried. Because you're not peeling the potatoes, make sure to give them a good scrub to remove any dirt and debris.
- Olive Oil: I recommend using light olive oil or avocado oil when air frying baby potatoes due to its high smoke point, but you can also use extra virgin olive oil if it's what you have. Don't use butter - it will burn!
- Fresh Rosemary: Fresh herbs add flavor and color to these baby potatoes - rosemary is my favorite, but you can also use thyme. If you don't want to use fresh herbs, just use dried herbs and add them to the seasoning mix. Make sure to use less when using dried herbs, as the flavor is more concentrated.
- Seasoning: For the baby potatoes seasoning, you will need coarse salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Green Onion: Fresh chopped green onion adds color, flavor, and brightness to a side dish of air fryer baby potatoes. You can leave it out if you like, but I definitely recommend giving it a try.
- Parmesan Cheese: While optional, Parmesan cheese is always a welcome addition to baby potatoes in the air fryer. I recommend using freshly grated Parmesan, although pecorino romano will work, too.
For full measurements included in the instructions, scroll to the recipe card below.
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Tips for Making Small Potatoes in the Air Fryer
- You can use any of your favorite spice mixes for these potatoes, not just the seasoning mix outlined here.
- Test the doneness of the baby potatoes carefully using a fork. The fork should pierce through easily when they are done.
- Air fryer small potatoes take about 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes. If they're larger, they may take closer to 20 than 15.
- Halfway through the cook time, be sure to shake the basket. This will ensure the potatoes cook evenly on all sides for crispier, creamier potatoes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, chop the green onions and set them aside to use once done. Don't add them before the potatoes are done cooking.
- Use half of the salt in the seasoning mixture and add half of the salt after cooking. Trust me when I say this will make your potatoes even more flavorful than if you added the salt all at once before cooking!
What to Serve with Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Steak: Always a fantastic choice for serving with baby potatoes. I recommend making a steak dinner with my oven steak recipe and creamed spinach.
- Pork Chops: A budget-friendly, delicious choice. My Instant Pot pork chops are always a winner, but you can also make air fryer pork chops or smothered pork chops on the stove.
- Chicken: Try making my pan-fried chicken breast or buttermilk roasted chicken to serve with these air fryer baby potatoes.
- Ham: Try my awesome air fryer ham with these baby potatoes.
Isabel's Air Fryer
It's amazing what you can cook with an air fryer! I love mine and highly recommend it. It even has a steaming function to re-hydrate stale bread!
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FAQ
Baby potatoes take about 15-20 minutes to air fry, depending on the size of the potato. They can take a bit more time if they're on the larger side, but shouldn't take longer than 20 minutes. Generally, it takes about 15 minutes to air fry small potatoes.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F to air fry baby potatoes. This is the perfect temperature for creating creamy, crispy baby potatoes in just around 15 minutes. But be sure to set a timer to shake the basket halfway through! If you have an air fryer model with a tray, flip the potatoes over on the tray halfway through the cook time.
No, you can leave the baby potatoes whole. Just be sure to wash and scrub them before cooking to remove any dirt or debris. Even if they were cleaned at the store, you will want to give them another gentle scrubbing.
Air Fryer Small Potatoes
Preparing baby potatoes in the air fryer is simple way to whip up a delicious side dish for any dinner in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for pairing with everything from steak and pork chops to chicken and seafood, air fryer mini potatoes are crispy, yet creamy, and so flavorful. Let me show you how to air fry baby potatoes - and I'll give you ideas of what to serve with them!
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Baby Potatoes - washed and dried
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Rosemary - or dried Rosemary
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1½ teaspoon coarse Salt - divided
- ½ teaspoon ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Green Onion - chopped
- 4 Tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Wash the Potatoes and pat dry.2 pounds Baby Potatoes
- Chop fresh Rosemary, and set aside.2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Rosemary
- Place Oil in medium size bowl, and add Potatoes. Mix with spoon until all are well coated.2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Add 1 teaspoon Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and chopped fresh Rosemary. Mix with spoon, or rub in with fingers. Or, you can use your favorite spices.1½ teaspoon coarse Salt,½ teaspoon ground Black Pepper,1 teaspoon Garlic Powder,1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Spray air fryer basket with non-stick coating, and place Potatoes in the air fryer basket, careful to keep them from overlapping. If necessary, fry potatoes in batches.
- Cook until Potatoes are cooked through and soft when tested with fork, about 15-20 minutes, depending on potato size. Half-way through baking, shake basket to turn potatoes.
- While Potatoes are baking, chop Green Onion, and set aside.1 Green Onion
- When done, allow to cool for 3 minutes.
- While cooling, sprinkle with chopped Green Onion, remaining Salt (to taste), and grated Parmesan Cheese. Serve warm. Enjoy!4 Tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
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