Instead of peeling a bunch of potatoes to roast, try these Air Fryer Baby Potatoes. Not only are they fluffy on the inside, but they are perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside. They’re easy to make and ready in under 20 minutes.
the best air fryer little potatoes
This recipe gives you an amazing, delicious side dish in less than 20 minutes.
These potatoes are fluffy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. All it takes is a few simple steps.
One really great advantage to this recipe is that there is no peeling involved! They’re so easy to make.
ingredients for baby potatoes in the air fryer
- baby potatoes
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- seasoned salt
- ground black pepper
- paprika
how to cook little potatoes
- Clean and rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt.
- Add them to a mixing bowl with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika.
- Toss them around until the they are completely coated in the spices.
- Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15 minutes at 400°F, shaking halfway through.
- Remove them from the air fryer and serve them with your favorite meal!
how to store and reheat the best air fryer potatoes
Allow the potatoes to cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
I do not recommend freezing them because it does have a pretty big change of texture.
To reheat them, you can place them in a baking dish in the oven or or in the microwave.
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It’s important to shake the potatoes halfway through the cooking time to make sure they are evenly cooked through.
FAQs about air fried baby potatoes
The air fryer should be set to 400ºF.
You should cook baby potatoes in the air fryer for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Baby potatoes are also commonly referred to as “new potatoes.” These are young, small potatoes that are harvested before they reach maturity.
Creamer potatoes are a type of baby potatoes. Baby potatoes refer to small potatoes, but creamer potatoes are specifically a type that becomes creamy after cooked.
Baby potatoes generally have a pretty thin skin so peeling is completely optional. I never peel my baby potatoes.
Just rinse the baby potatoes with cold water to remove any dirt. If they are particularly dirty, you can also use a vegetable brush to get the excess dirt off.
Roasting baby potatoes with the skin on is the most common method. There’s no need to remove the skin before roasting.
You can! Once they are cooked until tender, you can mash them with some butter, milk, salt and pepper.
other potato recipes you might like
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Garlic Hasselback Potatoes
- Boursin Mashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Potato Skins
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Baby Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Clean and rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt.
- Add them to a mixing bowl with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika.
- Toss them around until the they are completely coated in the spices.
- Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15 minutes at 400°F, shaking halfway through.
- Remove them from the air fryer and serve them with your favorite meal!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
