How to Cook Fried Potatoes in the Air Fryer

Updated on October 13th, 2022

One of the simplest things to make with an air fryer is fried potatoes. The cooking process is simple and quick, and the result is delectable and rewarding. Air fryer fried potatoes can be a healthy snack (since you’ll only need a small amount of oil or none at all) or a delectable side dish, and it’s all up to you to choose how you want to enjoy them.

If you’ve never tried cooking fried potatoes in an air fryer and want to learn some handy tricks, you’ve come to the right place. This article will guide you through the cooking process and provide you with some really helpful tips to achieve desirable results.

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Tips for Cooking Fried Potatoes in the Air Fryer

When cooking fried potato recipes in the air fryer, it is important to keep the following tips and guidelines in mind to get the best possible results:

Dry your potatoes thoroughly – First and foremost, always use dried potatoes. If you’re using a potato variety such as red skin, russet, or sweet potato, scrub any dirt off before cooking. However, it would help if you allowed time for the potato to dry afterward.

30 minutes before you plan to start cooking, clean your potatoes. Set the potatoes on a kitchen towel after patting them dry with a paper towel afterward, then turn them after 15 minutes have passed to allow both sides of the potato’s skin to dry.

Continue with the cooking instructions according to the recipe you’re following after dicing the potatoes. If you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to clean the potatoes before cooking them, you can also pat them as dry as possible before mixing them with the oil and spices.

Soak the potatoes for crispier results – Soaking is another beneficial step in achieving the crispiest potatoes, although it may not entirely be necessary. Soaking the potatoes in cold water for a minimum of 30 minutes (or as long as overnight) after cutting them removes excess starch from the sliced sides, giving them a chance to crisp up even further in the air fryer.

However, make sure they’re completely dry before cooking them. This soaking time is also the secret to making crispy French fries. Even if you decide against soaking your potatoes, the intense heat of the air fryer will still lead you to fantastic results, regardless of the recipe you’re trying to achieve.

Cook in smaller batches – One of the most common concerns about cooking with an air fryer is that it typically can’t cook a large amount of food at a time without resulting in uneven cooking. You may, however, avoid this successfully.

Don’t cook too much of your potatoes at a go. 2 cups of cut potatoes can be cooked at once in a small air fryer. While 4 cups would typically fit in the basket, half of them will be undercooked, so it’s advisable to stick to 2 cups for better results.

Flip the potatoes halfway through cooking – Make sure that the pieces of potatoes positioned at the bottom of the air fryer’s basket move to the top when you shake it halfway through the cooking process. If you only give the basket a half-hearted shake, you’ll end with underdone potatoes trapped at the bottom.

After placing your food in the air fryer, season it lightly with salt and pepper. You’ll be able to distinguish which potato pieces have been turned when it’s time to flip the pieces halfway through the cooking process.

 

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Cooking Time for Fried Potatoes in the Air Fryer

The timing guides in the table below are ideal for achieving desirable results when cooking fried potatoes in the air fryer:

Cooking Procedure

Cooking Time

Cooking fried potatoes in an air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit

20 to 25 minutes

Easy Diced Air Fryer Potatoes (4 Servings)

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• Author: Bobby

Ingredients

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• Two cups of diced potatoes, gold or yellow potatoes, are preferable.
• ½ teaspoon of olive oil, extra virgin
• ½ tablespoon of dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper
• ¼ teaspoon of chili powder

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Instructions

1. Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil in a large mixing dish. Salt, chili powder, pepper, and dry parsley to taste. Toss the potatoes around with a spoon or your hands to ensure that all the pieces are evenly coated. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook the potatoes for about 20 to 25 minutes.
2. If the air fryer you’re using has a basket, remove the potatoes after 10 minutes of cooking, then shake them gently. This will prevent the potato pieces at the bottom of the air fryer basket from becoming undercooked. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes more.
3. Crispy and completely cooked potatoes are ideal, so make sure your cooking achieves this. (The entire cooking time in the air fryer should be between 20 and 25 minutes.)
4. Serve your air-fried potatoes warm, with whatever accompaniments of your choosing.

This recipe for air-fried potatoes yields crispy and delicious results, and it’s also quite simple and quick to prepare. Try it as a nice snack or side dish with any toppings of your choice, and you’ll love the satisfying feeling you’ll get.

If you’d like more ideas for fried potato recipes in an air fryer, you may want to check out this video recipe.

Notes

• This recipe required the use of a small air fryer. Because the potatoes tend not to cook uniformly, it’s not a good idea to put over 2 cups of chopped potatoes into this air fryer at once (though 4 to 5 cups should typically fit). The fewer potatoes you put into the air fryer, the more chance it gets to crisp up properly.
• Carefully measure your oil. If you use too much oil, the potatoes will become soggy, and the oil will collect at the bottom of the air fryer’s basket. The ideal amount of ½ a teaspoon.