Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
These golden, crispy air fryer potatoes are an easy weeknight side dish packed with savory Italian seasoning and a touch of heat.
Ingredients
Veggies
- 2 lb 2 lb potatoes, washed and cut into cubes About 1 kg of potatoes.
Oils & Fats
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tsp 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp 1 tsp onion granules
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp ½ tsp red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the potatoes and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. You can peel the potatoes if you desire.
- Cut the potatoes into cubes and transfer them into a bowl or the air fryer basket if you prefer.
- Season the potatoes with Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic granules, onion granules, olive oil, salt and pepper and mix to combine so the potatoes are well coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket with some cooking oil.
Cooking
- Add the seasoned cubed potatoes to the air fryer and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
- Remove the basket and give it a good shake or flip the potatoes if they are not many.
- Continue to air fry the potatoes for another 10 to 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Check for doneness and season again with salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Notes
Cut potatoes into uniform cubes for even cooking. Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches for maximum crispiness. Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level. Store leftovers in an airtight container and re-crisp in the air fryer for a few minutes.