If you love crispy potatoes, you are in the right place! Today, I am sharing three fantastic air fryer potato recipes that will make your meals better. Getting that perfect crunch on potatoes is easy with an air fryer, and I’m going to show you how.
Whether you want a hearty baked potato, quick diced potatoes, or thinly sliced crisps, these recipes have you covered. Let’s make some amazing air fryer potatoes together!
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- 1. Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potato
- 2. Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
- 3. Crispy Sliced Potatoes In The Air Fryer
Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
A classic baked potato made incredibly crispy in your air fryer. It’s the perfect side dish or a simple main meal.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Crispy Baked Potatoes
- Russet Potatoes: These are best for a fluffy inside and crispy skin when air frying.
- Oil Coating: A light coat of olive oil helps the potato skin get super crisp in the air fryer.
- Prick the Skin: Poke holes with a fork all over the potato to let steam escape, preventing it from bursting.
What You Need for Air Fryer Baked Potato
- 1 large Russet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional toppings: butter, sour cream, chives
⏱️ Time: 40-50 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 serving
How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potato
Step 1: Prep the Potato
Wash your potato very well. Use a fork to poke several holes all over the skin. This helps the potato cook evenly and prevents it from bursting.
Step 2: Season the Skin
Rub the potato with olive oil. Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper all over the skin. Make sure the potato is fully coated for best crispiness.
Step 3: Air Fry
Place the seasoned potato in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 40-50 minutes. Make sure to flip the potato halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
Step 4: Check Doneness
The potato is ready when the skin is crispy and the inside is very soft when gently squeezed with tongs. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
📝 Final Note
For an even crispier skin, cook the potato for an additional 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C) after it’s fully cooked and tender inside.
Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe
Small, diced potatoes that are super crispy on the outside and tender inside. They are great for breakfast or as a side dish with any meal.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
- Uniform Dicing: Cut your potatoes into similar-sized pieces for even cooking and crisping.
- Rinse and Dry: Rinse diced potatoes under cold water and pat them very dry to remove extra starch. This step is important for maximum crispiness.
- Don’t Crowd the Basket: Cook potatoes in a single layer or in batches if needed. This allows the air to circulate properly and makes them crispy, not steamed.
What You Need for Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
- 2 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
⏱️ Time: 20-25 minutes🍽️ Yields: 2-3 servings
How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
Step 1: Cut and Prepare Potatoes
Wash your potatoes and peel them if you like (it’s optional). Cut them into 1-inch cubes. Rinse the potato cubes under cold water to remove starch, then pat them very dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Season the Potatoes
In a medium bowl, toss the dry potato cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all the potato pieces are well coated with the seasoning.
Step 3: Air Fry Until Crispy
Place the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Step 4: Shake for Evenness
Shake the air fryer basket every 5-7 minutes during cooking. This helps ensure all sides of the potatoes get crispy and browned evenly.
📝 Final Note
For a little extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to your seasoning mix. Store any leftover crispy potatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Crispy Sliced Potatoes In The Air Fryer Recipe
Thinly sliced potatoes cooked until golden and crunchy. These are like homemade potato chips but healthier and simple to make.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Crispy Sliced Potatoes
- Even Slices: Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to get thin, uniform potato slices. This ensures they cook at the same rate.
- Dry Slices: Pat the potato slices very dry before adding oil and seasoning. This helps them crisp up instead of steaming.
- Single Layer Cooking: Arrange slices in a single layer in the air fryer for the best crisping results. You will likely need to cook in batches.
What You Need for Crispy Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes
- 2 medium Red or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of dried rosemary or thyme (optional)
⏱️ Time: 18-22 minutes🍽️ Yields: 2-3 servings
How to Make Crispy Sliced Air Fryer Potatoes
Step 1: Slice and Dry Potatoes
Wash your potatoes thoroughly; you don’t need to peel them. Slice them very thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, using a mandoline or a very sharp knife. After slicing, pat the potato slices very dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Season the Slices
In a large bowl, toss the dry potato slices with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and the optional dried rosemary or thyme. Make sure every slice is well coated.
Step 3: Air Fry in Batches
Arrange the seasoned potato slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket. It’s important not to overcrowd the basket, so you will likely need to cook these in batches.
Step 4: Cook Until Golden and Crisp
Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through the cooking time. Continue to cook until they are golden brown and wonderfully crispy.
📝 Final Note
Keep a close eye on the slices during the last few minutes, as they can brown very quickly. The exact cooking time will depend on how thin your slices are.