Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Jump to Recipe

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes is one of those side dish ideas that you want to keep in your back pocket. It’s effortless to air fry small potatoes, they taste fantastic, and they go with just about any meal. 

These small potatoes in air fryer are coated in Italian seasoning, but you can certainly use your favorite seasoning blend.

Just toss the potatoes with oil, herbs, and spices, then air fry mini potatoes for just 20 minutes. A quick and easy side that you can whip up anytime!

The end result is potatoes with crispy, crunchy, flavorful skins that are smooth and creamy on the inside.

Mini potatoes in air fryer are always a favorite with the kiddos; they pair with practically anything and are picky eater approved. 

And if you love this you’ll love these Air Fryer Baked Potatoes and the Air Fryer Potato Wedges and these awesome Air Fryer Potato Chips. You could also try these Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.

Why Make This Recipe

• So Fast – The prep time for air fryer baby potatoes is mere seconds, and the cooking time is just 15-20 minutes.  
• Versatile – These air fryer mini potatoes go with almost anything, and you can easily swap the seasoning to pair well with your main dish.  
• Picky Eater Approved – Even picky eaters will love this simple roasted potato side dish. 

Ingredient Notes

• Baby potatoes – Yellow, red or tri-color baby potatoes will all work brilliantly for this recipe. 
• Olive oil – Or select your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil, such as avocado oil. Olive oil spray is incredibly convenient too. 
• Italian Seasoning – Typically a blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram.
• Salt – Add kosher salt or sea salt to taste. 

Ready to make mini potatoes in air fryer? Gather your ingredients, and I will show you…

How To Make Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C. 
2. Cut the baby potatoes in half lengthwise and place them into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the oil, Italian seasoning, and salt and mix until the potatoes are well coated. 
4. Place the potatoes into the air fryer basket and cook for 15 – 20 minutes, shaking the basket about every 5 minutes. 
5. Cook until golden in color and the potatoes pierce easily with a fork. 

How Long To Cook Small Potatoes in Air Fryer

When cooking mini potatoes in air fryer, the trick is to cut the potatoes so that the pieces are all the same size. Smaller potatoes will cook slightly faster than larger potatoes, so halving or quartering bigger potatoes can even the playing field.

Air fryer mini potatoes will take about 15 to 20 minutes to cook through and be tender. Adjust your cooking time as needed.

Pro Tips

• Preheat your air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 
• Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. 
• Baby potatoes can vary in size. You may want to leave very small potatoes whole, and you may find it necessary to cut larger potatoes into quarters. 
• Evenly sized potato pieces will cook more evenly. 
• Toss the potatoes in a large bowl to coat them in the seasoning and oil blend. 
• Add potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. 
• There’s no need to use additional oil in the air fryer. 
• Shake the basket every 5 minutes so that the potatoes cook evenly. 
• Air fryer baby potatoes will pierce easily with a fork when they are cooked through. 
• The skins of the potatoes will be golden brown in color. 
• Air fryers all cook differently, so check for doneness and adjust the cooking time accordingly. 

Delicious Variations

• Swap The Seasoning – Replace Italian seasoning with your favorite blend or create your own with various herbs and spices. Season potatoes with fresh rosemary, cajun seasoning, onion powder, and more for an absolutely delicious side dish.
• Make Them Cheesy – Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt onto the potatoes. 
• Garlic Roasted Potatoes – Add 2-3 cloves of freshly minced garlic or coat with garlic powder. 
• Smashed Potatoes – Gently press on the cooked air fryer potatoes with the bottom of a clean glass and drizzle with melted butter. 

Prep And Storage

• Prep Ahead – This recipe is best when you make and serve immediately. 
• Store –Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
• Freeze – You can freeze these, but the texture may be altered. 
• Reheat – Reheat the potatoes in the microwave in 30-second increments until heated through. You can also reheat in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes or until hot and crispy. 

FAQs

More Recipes You May Like

• Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.
• Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.
• Easy Smothered Potatoes.
• Garlic Smashed Potatoes.
• Air Fryer Beets.

Serving Suggestions

• Air Fryer Whole Chicken.
• Air Fryer Hamburgers.
• Instant Pot Chicken Tenders.
• Smothered Pork Chops.
• Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders.
• Reheat Fried Chicken In Air Fryer.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Thank you for reading my air fryer baby potatoes recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.

Get The Air Fryer Baby Potatoes Recipe: