Description
This Air Fryer Potatoes recipe delivers perfectly crispy, golden baby potatoes seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic, Italian herbs, and optional Cajun spice. Quickly cooked in an air fryer, these potatoes make a delicious side dish that’s ready faster than traditional oven roasting, finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon and parsley garnish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning (optional)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- Lemon wedge, for serving
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Cajun seasoning if using. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place the seasoned potatoes in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- Shake and Continue Cooking: After 10 minutes, shake the air fryer basket to turn the potatoes. Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked potatoes and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy crispy, flavorful potatoes immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
- Use fingerling or new potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
- If you don’t have Cajun seasoning, you can substitute with smoked paprika or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- This recipe is easily doubled but cook in batches to maintain crispiness and even cooking.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer to restore crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 283 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
