🥔 Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
Roast potatoes made in an air fryer come out extra crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and much quicker than oven roasting.
🍽️ Ingredients
- 500g potatoes (Yukon Gold, Maris Piper, or Russet work best)
- 1½–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
- Peel (optional) and cut into even chunks
- Rinse and soak in cold water for 20–30 minutes (removes extra starch for crispier texture)
- Drain and pat completely dry
2. Season
- Toss potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and any spices
- Make sure each piece is lightly coated
3. Air fry
- Preheat air fryer to 190–200°C (375–400°F)
- Cook for 20–25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway
- Cook until golden and crispy outside, soft inside
4. Finish
- Optional: toss with fresh herbs or a pinch of extra salt right after cooking
🔥 Tips for extra crispiness
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
- Dry potatoes well before cooking
- Shake basket every 8–10 minutes
- Add a tiny sprinkle of semolina or cornflour for extra crunch (optional trick)
🍽️ What to serve with them
- Roast chicken or grilled meats
- Eggs for breakfast
- Dips like garlic mayo, ketchup, or yogurt sauce
🧠 Why air fryer works so well
Hot circulating air mimics deep frying with much less oil, giving you crispy results faster and lighter.
If you want, I can also give you:
- a garlic parmesan air fryer potatoes version
- or a ultra-crispy double-cooked method
- or a low-oil weight-loss friendly meal pairing using these potatoes 👍
