Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

These Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with garlic and herb flavor. They make an easy side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

1½ lbs (680 g) baby potatoes, washed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
If the baby potatoes are large, cut them in half. Leave smaller ones whole.
In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.
Air fry for 18–22 minutes, shaking the basket every 5–6 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender.
If using Parmesan, sprinkle it over the potatoes during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Optional Flavor Variations

Garlic Butter: Toss with 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 minced garlic clove after cooking.
Spicy: Add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
Herb & Lemon: Finish with fresh rosemary, thyme, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Ranch: Sprinkle with ranch seasoning before air frying.

Serving Suggestions

Grilled steak
Roast chicken
Air Fryer Salmon
Burgers
Fried or scrambled eggs
Sour cream or garlic aioli for dipping

Tips

Dry the potatoes thoroughly before seasoning for maximum crispiness.
Shake the basket several times during cooking to ensure even browning.
Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes and your air fryer model.
For extra crispy potatoes, cook for an additional 2–3 minutes at the end.

These crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are a versatile side dish that pairs well with almost any meal and are best served hot right out of the air fryer.