We love potatoes. I have heard so much about air fryer baked potatoes but what about air fryer roasted potatoes?! I prefer crispy potatoes with a well-cooked center versus a fully baked potato (mashed potatoes are an exception for soft potatoes because who doesn't love mashed potatoes!). These air fryer potatoes are perfect as a side with meals or to eat as a snack. They’ve become a new essential in our household. Plus they’re so easy to make: all you need is an air fryer (or an oven), some seasonings, cornstarch, and olive oil!
Air fryer
If you have never used an air fryer, I highly recommend it. It saves time, great for reheating crispy foods, and so easy to use. The one I have is the Bella Pro Series which I bought on sale from Best Buy a while back. However, I have heard great things about the Cosori, Ninja, and the Instant Pot air fryers.
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast these in the oven as well. Roast at 400 F for about 15 minutes, flip half way, and roast for another 15 minutes until the potatoes are crisped on the edges and lightly browned.
How to make crispy potatoes
- First cut the potatoes into halves. The smaller pieces help them crisp better. I used Honey Gold one bite baby potatoes and still cut them for smaller pieces.
- Next, we want to remove the starch. To do this, rinse the potatoes and immerse them in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 5 minutes. Then move the potatoes by around in the water with your hands, then drain. You will see the water is foggy (that’s the starch)! Rinse the potatoes in cold water again and drain. Let them dry by wrapping in a clean cloth or paper towels.
- In a large bowl, add the halved potatoes and coat them in oil. Use your hands to mix and coat each potato well. Then, we add corn starch. This sounds odd, I know, but they’re not the same! Sprinkle the cornstarch on the oiled potatoes and evenly coat. Then add the seasonings except the salt and coat well. I recommend adding the salt at the end. You don't have to do this, however, salt releases moisture which will won't all for the crispy edges.
- Spread the potatoes in the air fryer basket without any overlapping. Air fry at 400 F for about 15 mins then flip and cook for another 15 mins. The cook time varies depending on the size of your potatoes. Cook an additional 5 minutes at a time to reach your browned preference. Take them out in a large bowl and season with salt.
These garlic air fryer potatoes pair well with any cuisines as a side dish, as a snack, or as air fryer breakfast potatoes in breakfast burritos! You can serve these with ketchup, vegan spicy mayo, or make your own vegan ranch dip!
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Try these delicious air fryer churros if you're looking for a sweet treat.
- These air fryer roasted edamame 3 ways is a perfect snack
- I LOVE making these crispy tacos in the air fryer.
More Appetizer Ideas
- Cherry Tomato Bruschetta Appetizer
- Jalapeño Corn Dip
- Apple Pie Bites
- Asparagus Pasta Salad
- Air Fryer Roasted Edamame
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📖 Recipe
Garlic Air Fryer Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 24 oz bag baby potatoes, , quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ¼ teaspoon ground sea salt
Instructions
- Transfer the cut potatoes to a large bowl of cold water and soak for 5 minutes. Swirl them around then drain the starch out. Rinse them again in cold water and drain. Dry them in a clean towel or paper towels until thoroughly dried.
- In a large bowl, coat the potatoes evenly with the oil. Add the grated garlic and combine well. Sprinkle the cornstarch mixture over the potatoes, then toss again until they’re evenly coated. Spread the potatoes out in an even layer with no overlap on the air fryer tray.
- Set the air fryer settings to "air fry" at 400 for 15 minutes. At the 10 minute mark, shake the basket to evenly cook them. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until browned and crispy. If they're not as browned as you’d like, roast for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and sprinkle generously with ground sea salt to taste. I start with ¼ teaspoon and add more depending on your preference. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes and serve warm!
Notes
Nutrition Info
Jgohel
I always like garlic potato
Shweta
Thank you!
Dianne Carrol
What is the reason for the corn starch?
Shweta
The corn starch adds an outside layer of crispiness to the potatoes while keeping them well cooked inside 🙂
Ramji
My favourite thing!!!
Ramji
My favourite food
Ritu Kapoor
The cornstarch did not stick to the potatoes well. After cooking the cornstarch on potatoes was powdery with weird texture and taste.