Crispy air fryer potatoes

Here’s a  recipe for crispy air fryer potatoes that come out golden, crunchy on the outside, and tender inside. Perfect as a side or snack.

Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold, Russet, or red potatoes work well)

• 1.5 tbsp olive oil (or any cooking oil you prefer)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, adds nice flavor)

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)

• Salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the potatoes:

   • Wash and peel the potatoes if you prefer (leaving skin on adds more texture and nutrients).

   • Cut the potatoes into even-sized cubes or wedges, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick. Uniform size ensures even cooking.

2. Soak the potatoes (optional but recommended for extra crispiness):

   • Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to an hour). This helps remove excess starch.

   • After soaking, drain and pat the potatoes dry very well with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

3. Season the potatoes:

   • In a large bowl, toss the dried potato pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried herbs (if using), salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

4. Preheat the air fryer:

   • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes.

5. Cook the potatoes:

   • Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between pieces for air circulation. You might need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.

   • Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

   • Check for doneness: crispy on the outside, tender inside. If needed, cook an extra 3-5 minutes.

6. Serve:

   • Remove from the air fryer and immediately sprinkle with a little more salt, if desired.

   • Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for color and freshness.

   • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce like ketchup, aioli, or sour cream.

Tips for extra crispiness:

• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.

• Pat potatoes completely dry before oiling.

• Soaking potatoes to remove starch helps.

• Shake or toss potatoes halfway through cooking.