Here’s a crispy, easy recipe for air fryer potatoes—golden on the outside, soft inside, and full of flavor:
🥔 Air Fryer Potatoes
🛒 Ingredients
- 3–4 medium potatoes (cubed or wedges)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Optional: dried herbs (oregano, thyme, or rosemary)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep potatoes:
- Wash and cut into even cubes or wedges.
- Soak in cold water for 15–20 minutes (helps make them crispier).
- Drain and pat dry completely.
- Season:
- Toss potatoes with oil and all spices until well coated.
- Air fry:
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- Place potatoes in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
- Cook for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Finish:
- Cook until crispy and golden.
- Sprinkle extra salt or herbs if needed.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Crispiness
- Dry potatoes really well after soaking
- Don’t overcrowd the basket
- Shake or flip halfway
- Add a little extra oil if they look dry
🧄 Flavor Variations
- Garlic Parmesan: add grated cheese after cooking
- Spicy: add chili powder or flakes 🌶️
- Desi style: sprinkle chaat masala + lemon juice
If you want, I can give you air fryer potato wedges, fries, or spicy Pakistani-style masala potatoes 😋
