Follow this simple guide to make perfectly crispy air fryer potatoes, suitable for cubes, wedges, or fries.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:4 servings
Category:Side Dish
Method:Air Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 large Russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Wash and dry the potatoes well. Cut the potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes or desired shape (wedges or fries).
Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the potatoes and toss again until coated.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary for crispiness.
Air fry for 15 minutes. Shake the basket vigorously.
Continue to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender inside.
Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry them completely before seasoning.
If using frozen potatoes, cook at 380°F (195°C) for 12 minutes, shake, and then cook for another 5-8 minutes until done.
For Garlic Parmesan flavor, toss cooked potatoes with 1 tablespoon melted butter and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese immediately after removing them from the air fryer.