Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Crispy baby red potatoes cooked in a basket-style air fryer at 400°F with a single halfway shake. Seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, they’re golden outside and tender inside in about 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Air Fryer (basket style)
- Mixing bowl
- Kitchen knife
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby red potatoes cut in half
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning optional
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley for sprinkling
- Lemon wedge to serve alongside
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Cut baby potatoes in half, keeping sizes as consistent as possible.
- Toss potatoes in a mixing bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Arrange potato halves in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cut side down; do not overcrowd.
- Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes without opening the basket.
- Shake the basket vigorously to flip and redistribute the potatoes.
- Cook another 10 minutes at 400°F until edges are golden and crispy.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper immediately after removing from the air fryer.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with a lemon wedge.
Notes
- Cook at 400°F for a total of 20 minutes, shaking once at the 10-minute mark for even browning.
- If potatoes are larger than about 1.5 inches, add 3–5 minutes to the total cook time.
- Olive oil spray can replace the tablespoon of oil; spray the basket and potatoes lightly.
- Salt after cooking to help keep the exterior crisp.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer and avoid overcrowding for best airflow and crisping.