Air fryer mini potatoes recipe! Roasted little potatoes in air fryer are easy, quick, and ready in under 30 minutes. They are packed full of flavor, tender and fluffy inside with crispy skin. Let me show you how to cook mini potatoes in air fryer.
What Are Mini Potatoes
Mini potatoes are potatoes that are harvested before they reach maturity. They are small potatoes and some other names for them are baby potatoes, little potatoes, and new potatoes.
Baby potatoes have softer skin than mature ones. They are quicker to cook, lower in carbohydrates, and have a unique taste.
Whichever way they are cooked be it air fried, deep-fried, or boiled, mini potatoes are delicious.
Air fryer baby potatoes can be eaten independently or served as a side dish to chicken, steak, vegetables, and gravy.
Air Fryer Mini Potatoes Recipe (Air Fryer Little Potatoes)
You will love this air fryer mini potatoes recipe because it is easy to cook and quick with only about 25 minutes of cooking time.
These air fryer little potatoes are seasoned with a great seasoning mix that pairs well with potatoes which then makes these mini potatoes in air fryer packed full of flavor. Every bite is a pleasure so be prepared to wow your guests.
The spices and herbs used are a few healthy ones that are usually available in kitchen cupboards.
They are healthy and can be served with foods like chicken leg quarters, beef, vegetables, air fryer sausages, sauces, and more.
This recipe is straightforward, all you have to do is wash the potatoes, season them, then air fry them to perfection all in under 30 minutes. Making them in the oven will take at least 10 minutes longer so air fryer potatoes are time-saving.
They store well and can be made ahead, and reheated.
Potatoes are budget-friendly and this recipe will give you restaurant quality for a fraction of the cost.
These air fried mini potatoes use 2 tablespoons of oil to cook which makes them lower calorie than deep-fried ones.
Let me show you how to make it in easy steps.
Related: Air fryer cubed potatoes, Air fryer sliced potatoes
Potato Seasoning
The herbs and spices used in the seasoning include parsley, thyme, garlic, onion powder, rosemary, paprika. They are dried ingredients that are commonly found in the kitchen pantry and are budget-friendly.
You can use any other good seasoning. Some other seasonings that I use on potatoes are Italian seasoning, fajita seasoning, Cajun seasoning, chicken, and vegetable seasoning.
Ingredients
The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Mini potatoes
Italian seasoning or Parsley, rosemary, thyme.
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Paprika
Salt
Oil
How To Cook Mini Potatoes In Air Fryer
Wash the potatoes to remove dirt from them.
Use a kitchen towel to pat them dry. If the sizes don't match, you can cut the bigger ones to achieve a similar size.
Put the potatoes in a bowl then add garlic powder, rosemary, black pepper, parsley, salt, and olive oil. Mix till the potatoes are well covered in the spices.
Arrange the seasoned little potatoes in the air fryer basket.
Air fry potatoes at 400F/200C for 20 minutes or till fluffy inside with crispy skin. Shake the basket halfway into the cooking time.
Bring out the potatoes and serve.
How Long To Cook Mini Potatoes In Air Fryer
How long to cook mini potatoes in air fryer is between 20-30 minutes at 400F/200C. The cooking time will slightly vary based on the sizes of the potatoes, the type, brand, model, and wattage of the air fryer. Smaller potatoes will cook quicker than bigger ones.
To know if the potatoes are cooked, insert a fork inside one to check. If the inside is tender and fluffy, and the skin crispy, then it's cooked.
Serving Suggestion
They go well with most foods. Some suggestions of what to serve with are:
Air fryer chicken leg quarters
Easy Air fryer frozen chicken wings
Storage Information
They are best served hot and crispy but if you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator.
In the fridge- Put in a sealable container or Ziploc bag then put in the fridge where it will keep well for up to 3 days.
In the freezer- Pack the baby potatoes in a Ziploc or an airtight container, label with name and dates then store in the freezer where they will keep well for up to 6 months.
How To Reheat
To reheat it in the air fryer: Arrange mini potatoes in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to a temperature of 360F/180C then air fry it for 5 minutes or until they are warmed through and the skin crispy.
In the microwave: Put the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and heat on high power for 2 minutes, check and if not warmed through, microwave on high at 30 seconds interval till warmed through.
In the oven: Line a baking tray with parchment paper then place the potatoes on it. Bake in a preheated oven at 180C/360F for 8 minutes or until heated through.
Tips For Making Air Fryer Little Potatoes
- Try to use similar sized potatoes so they cook evenly.
- After washing the potatoes, pat dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- You can cut the mini potatoes into two if you will like more crispy sides.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. It's best if the potatoes are in a single layer in the basket or rack.
- You can add grated parmesan cheese to make it parmesan roasted mini potatoes.
FAQS
No, not all potato recipes require boiling the potatoes first. You don't boil potatoes for this recipe.
This will depend on the size of the potatoes, and the recipe. It's best to follow the recipe instructions for a good outcome. This recipe recommends 20-30 minutes.
This is not compulsory but soaking potatoes can help reduce cooking time and make them crispier.
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Air Fryer Mini Potatoes (Little Potatoes)
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 kg Mini Potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Rosemary
- ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion granules
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the mini potatoes to remove dirt from them.Use a kitchen towel to pat them dry. If the sizes don't match, you can cut the bigger ones to achieve a similar size.
- Put the potatoes in a bowl then add garlic powder, rosemary, black pepper, parsley, salt, and olive oil. Mix till the potatoes are well covered in the spices.
- Arrange the seasoned little potatoes in the air fryer basket.Air fry potatoes at 400F/200C for 20 minutes or till fluffy inside with crispy skin. Shake the basket halfway into the cooking time.
- Bring out the potatoes and serve.
Notes
- Try to use similar sized potatoes so they cook evenly.
- After washing the potatoes, pat dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- You can cut the mini potatoes into two if you will like more crispy sides.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. It's best if the potatoes are in a single layer in the basket or rack.
- You can add grated parmesan cheese to make it parmesan roasted mini potatoes
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