Crispy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
These Air Fryer Diced Potatoes are the perfect side dish! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these potatoes are so easy to cook in the air fryer. Made with a handful of budget-friendly pantry ingredients, this dish will be ready in under 20 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 153kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds (4-5 medium) red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces (¾ inch). Soak them in cold water for at least 10 minutes. Rinse and dry the potatoes.
- Toss the potatoes in a large bowl with the olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. If using dried parsley, add it at this point. If using fresh parsley, you’ll add it at the end.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 2-3 minutes. Add the potatoes in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Don’t overcrowd the basket- cook the potatoes in two batches if needed.
- Cook potatoes 14-15 minutes, shaking the basket to toss them halfway through. Potatoes are done when they are easily pierced with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on how large the pieces of potatoes are.
- Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Peeling the potatoes is optional. I prefer to use red potatoes or Yukon gold and keep the skin on for more nutrients.Cut the potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure that they cook quickly and evenly.
- Soak the potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch- this will help them crisp up nicely. Be sure to dry the potatoes well before tossing them with the oil and spices.
- Preheat your air fryer- this will help jumpstart the cooking process and give you a crispier texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket or the potatoes will steam and won’t get crispy. Cook them in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking so that they brown evenly on all sides.
- The final cook time will depend on the make and model of your air fryer. I recommend checking on the potatoes during the last few minutes to make sure they're not browning too quickly.
- Leftover potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg