Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these Air Fryer Roast Potatoes are an easy, healthier alternative to traditional oven-roasted potatoes. Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or any meal that needs a delicious side dish. Here’s how you can make them in the air fryer with minimal oil.
About This Recipe:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
For the Potatoes:
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes
- Salt (to taste)
- Cooking spray (for air frying)
For Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced or paste garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into similar-sized pieces (about 1-2 inch chunks).
- Rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Add the potatoes to a pot, covering them with water (2 inches above the potatoes). Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 8-15 minutes, depending on the size of the chunks. Be careful not to overcook them. The potatoes should be slightly tender but not falling apart.
- Drain and Scuff the Potatoes:
- Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- Gently shake the colander to roughen up the potato edges. This will help achieve a crispy texture when air frying.
- Let the potatoes cool for about 5 minutes.
- Air Fry the Potatoes:
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Place the scuffed potatoes in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray them with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Air fry for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket every 10 minutes and spraying again with cooking spray to ensure all sides turn golden brown and crispy.
- Optional Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Potatoes:
- While the potatoes are air frying, make the garlic herb butter by mixing together the butter, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and black pepper.
- Place the herb butter in the fridge to chill.
- Five minutes before the potatoes are done, toss the air-fried potatoes with the garlic herb butter. This adds an extra layer of flavor and richness to the potatoes.
- Serve:
- Once the potatoes are golden and crispy, remove them from the air fryer.
- Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite main course, such as roast chicken, steak, or a vegetarian meal.
Tips:
- Potato Variety: Choose a starchy potato like russets for the best crispy results.
- For Extra Crispy Potatoes: You can toss the potatoes in a bit of olive oil before air frying for even more crispiness.
- Vegan Option: To make the garlic herb potatoes vegan, simply substitute the butter with olive oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
These Air Fryer Roast Potatoes are a quick, easy, and healthier option compared to traditional roasted potatoes, and the air fryer gives them that perfect crispy texture everyone loves! Enjoy!
