These air fryer roasted red potatoes deliver the perfect balance of crispy exteriors and fluffy insides in just 25 minutes. With only 35 calories per serving, they’re a guilt-free side dish that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
The hot circulating air creates that irresistible golden-brown crust while keeping the potatoes tender and delicious. A healthier alternative to deep-fried versions, these roasted potatoes are destined to become your new go-to side dish for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Red Potatoes
- Red Baby Potatoes: 1 pound, perfect for roasting
- Minced Garlic: 1 tablespoon, adds aromatic flavor
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, helps achieve crispy exterior
- Nature’s Seasoning: 1 tablespoon, enhances overall taste
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, brings out natural flavors
- Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon, adds beautiful color and mild heat
- Parsley: 1/2 teaspoon, for fresh herbal notes
- Parmesan: 1 cup shredded, creates a delicious cheesy crust
Instructions for Perfect Air Fried Potatoes
- Preparation: Quarter the potatoes and give them a good rinse under cold water
- Seasoning: In a bowl, combine potatoes with all ingredients until evenly coated
- Air Fryer Setup: Arrange seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket with space between them
- Initial Cooking: Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 6 minutes
- Mid-Cook Shake: Remove basket and give potatoes a good shake to ensure even cooking
- Final Cooking: Continue cooking for 6-8 minutes until fork-tender with a golden exterior
Air Fryer Tips
Hi there! For the crispiest, most delicious potatoes, spread them in a single layer in your air fryer basket – this lets the hot air flow freely around each piece. If you need to cook more, it’s better to do multiple batches than to stack them. A quick spritz of olive oil spray halfway through cooking can add extra crispiness!
Easy Swaps
Don’t have all the ingredients? No worries! You can use regular russet potatoes instead of red ones – just cut them into similar-sized pieces. Italian seasoning works great in place of plain parsley, and any hard cheese like Romano or Asiago can stand in for the Parmesan. If you’re watching sodium, skip the Nature’s seasoning and use your favorite herbs instead.
Serving Ideas
These crispy potatoes make the perfect side dish! Try them alongside grilled chicken or fish, or add them to your weekend brunch spread. I love serving them hot from the air fryer with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and extra Parmesan on top. For a fun twist, set out some dipping sauces like ranch, garlic aioli, or ketchup!
Storage Tips
If you have leftovers (though that rarely happens at my house!), let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes – they’ll crisp right up again! Just avoid microwaving if you want to keep that wonderful crispy texture.
Air Fryer Roasted Red Potatoes
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb red baby potatoes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Nature’s seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1 cup shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Quarter potatoes and rinse. Toss in a bowl with all the ingredients and place in the air fryer basket. Do not over crowd the potatoes.
- Cook on 400F/204C for 6 minutes.
- Remove basket and shake/stir potatoes and cook an additional 6-8 more minutes or until potatoes are soft to puncture with a fork.
