Air Fryer Potato Cubes (Cubed Potatoes)

Air fryer potato cubes recipe that's easy, quick, and is ready in 20 minutes! These air fryer cubed potatoes are fluffy, tender on the inside, and crispy on the outer. They are flavorful, delicious, and can be served on its own or with sides like chicken, veggies, steak, and fish.

Air Fryer Potato Cubes Recipe (Air Fryer Cubed Potatoes)

This air fryer potato cubes recipe is the best. The air fried cubed potatoes are packed full of flavor, simple, quick, and ready in less than 25 minutes.

Making potato cubes in air fryer is the fastest way of cooking it, faster than making it in the oven by at least 10 minutes. It doesn’t take much of your time to make this recipe especially if you don't bother peeling the potatoes.

This air fryer cubed potatoes recipe makes use of a few simple pantry ingredients. The ingredients used are inexpensive and common herbs and spices that are found in the kitchen cupboard.

It is healthy, vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based.

It makes a great side dish for parties and holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and other occasions. Your family would love these herby cubed potatoes. 

Cleaning the air fryer is easy after cooking these air fryer potatoes. Just soak the air fryer basket in hot water and dish soap for a few minutes then lightly scrub with a soft sponge. Dry the air fryer and store it away for future use.

This air fryer cubed fried potatoes is versatile and can be served with many foods including chicken, steak, fish, veggies, and more.

Let me show you how to make potato cubes in the air fryer.

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Tools You'll need

Knife

Bowl

Cutting board

Air fryer

Ingredients 

The detailed ingredients list, measurements, and directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Potatoes

Garlic powder

Rosemary

Parsley

Dried thyme

Black pepper 

Olive oil 

How To Make Potato Cubes in Air Fryer

Wash the potatoes to remove dirt from them.

Use a kitchen towel to pat them dry. Cut the potatoes into cubes.

Add garlic powder, rosemary, black pepper, parsley, salt, and olive oil. Mix till the cubed potatoes are well covered in the spices.

Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket. 

Set the air fryer to a temperature of 360F/180C.

Air fry the potato cubes for 10 minutes. Bring out the air fryer basket, shake the potatoes and continue to bake them for another 10 minutes.

Bring out the air fryer basket, serve the potatoes and enjoy.

Air Fryer Frozen Cubed Potatoes

You can make frozen cubed potatoes in the air fryer without thawing. Here's how to do it:

Arrange the cubed potatoes in the air fryer basket then set the air fryer to 190C/380F.

Air fry the frozen potato cubes for 12 minutes, shake the basket, and continue to air fry for another 12 minutes or till done.

Bring out the potatoes, and serve.

How Long To Cook Cubed Potatoes in Air Fryer

How long to cook cubed potatoes in air fryer is between 20-24 minutes. The cooking time varies based on the sizes of the cubes, the type of potatoes used, the type and brand of the air fryer, and if cooking the potato cubes from frozen. If cut in small cubes they will cook faster than bigger cubes.

If cooking it from frozen, then add additional 5 minutes to the time recommended above.

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 done.

What To Serve With

Air fryer cubed potatoes can be served with the below listed:

Air fryer Lemon pepper chicken 

Sauteed Vegetables 

Air fryer pork chops

Steak

Gravy

Coleslaw and Salads

Air fryer chicken drumsticks

Storage Instructions

Let the potatoes cool completely then put them in a sealable container, or a freezer bag/Ziploc, you can then store it in the fridge or in the freezer.

To store in the fridge- Put in an airtight container or Ziploc bag then put in the fridge where it will preserve well for up to 5 days.

To store it in the freezer- Pack the potatoes in an airtight container, label with name and dates then store in the freezer where it will keep well for up to 6 months.

Cubed potatoes can be reheated in the air fryer, microwave, or oven.

To reheat it in the air fryer: Arrange the potato cubes 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 heated through.

How to reheat them in the oven: Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray. Put the tray in the oven and bake the potatoes at a temperature of 190C for 5 minutes or until they are heated through.

Tips For Air Fryer Potato Cubes (Cubed Potatoes)

• You can peel the potatoes before cutting them if you prefer.

• Cut the potatoes into similar size cubes so they cook evenly.

• Adjust the salt, pepper and herbs to suit your taste.

• No need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe.

• Don't forget to shake the potatoes a few times while air frying it so they cook evenly.

• Air fryer brands vary so you might have to slightly adjust the cooking time based on the type and brand you use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is cubed potatoes?

It can be cut into any size- small, medium, or large. The cooking time will vary. Big cubed potatoes will take longer to cook than the smaller ones.

Can you cook frozen cooked potatoes in air fryer?

Yes. The air fryer is great for cooking frozen foods and frozen cubed potatoes cook perfectly in it.

What knife do you use to cube potatoes?

A chef knife is good for cubing potatoes.

Do I have to boil potatoes before air frying?

No, you do not have to. This recipe does not call for boiling before air frying.

Are air fryer potatoes healthy?

Yes, they are. They also contain fewer calories than deep-fried ones.

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