Want a speedy side dish that’s both crispy and convenient? These air fryer canned potatoes are your delicious answer. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have perfectly golden spuds that rival any fresh-cut version.
Whether you’re short on time or looking to make the most of your pantry staples, this recipe delivers restaurant-worthy results with minimal effort. The air fryer works its magic, transforming humble canned potatoes into a mouthwatering side that’s crispy outside and tender inside.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Potatoes
- Canned Potatoes: 1 can (cubes, halves, or quarters) – drained and patted dry for best results
- Butter: 1/2 tablespoon, helps achieve golden brown exterior
- Lemon Pepper: 1 tablespoon, adds zesty flavor (can substitute with regular salt and pepper)
Instructions for Perfect Air Fried Potatoes
- Preparation: Open and drain the canned potatoes. Optional: Give them a quick rinse with cold water for extra freshness.
- Season: Transfer potatoes to a baking pan and sprinkle generously with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Add Fat: Place butter evenly over the potatoes – this helps achieve a beautiful golden finish.
- Air Fry: Position your pan in the air fryer basket and set temperature to 400°F (204°C).
- Cook Time: Air fry for 10-15 minutes, checking at the 10-minute mark for desired crispiness.
- Final Check: If crispier texture is desired, continue cooking for additional 5 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from air fryer, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy while hot!
Cooking Techniques
Air frying canned potatoes creates a wonderfully crispy outside while keeping the inside soft and tender. For the best results, make sure to pat your potatoes dry after draining them – this helps them get extra crispy! While 400°F works great, you can adjust the temperature between 375-400°F based on how crispy you like your potatoes. Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of cooking, as they can go from perfect to too brown pretty quickly.
Variations & Substitutions
Don’t have lemon pepper? No problem! Try these tasty seasoning alternatives:
- Garlic powder and dried parsley
- Italian seasoning blend
- Paprika and onion powder
- Ranch seasoning mix
You can also swap the butter for olive oil or your favorite cooking spray. If you prefer smaller pieces, cut the larger potato chunks in half before cooking.
Serving Suggestions
These crispy potatoes make a fantastic side dish for almost any meal! Try them with:
- A dollop of sour cream and fresh chives
- Sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese
- Alongside eggs for breakfast
- Next to your favorite grilled meat
They’re also great topped with a bit of hot sauce or ranch dressing for a quick snack!
Storage Tips
Keep any leftover potatoes in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until hot and crispy again. They won’t be quite as crispy as fresh-made, but they’ll still taste great!
Air Fryer Potatoes (from a can)
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 1 can potatoes cubes, halves or quarter sized
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
Instructions
- Open the can of potatoes. Drain the liquid from the can.
- Optional: you can rinse the potatoes in cold water.
- Add the potatoes to a baking pan or other oven safe bakeware.
- Season the potatoes with lemon pepper seasoning. If you do not have lemon pepper, you can optionally use salt and pepper.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the potatoes.
- Put the container into the air fryer basket or air fryer oven. Cook at 400 degrees F (204 C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Check at 10 minutes, if you need them crisper, keep cooking another 5 minutes.
- Then remove, serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
