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Air Fryer Mini Potatoes

Published: Jul 13, 2022 · Modified: Aug 9, 2022 by Tara Smithson

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These Air Fryer Mini Potatoes are absolutely delicious with a crispy outside that is seasoned to perfection. These baby potatoes are the perfect side dish and so easy to make!

air fryer potatoes in a large bowl with a side of sour cream with chives this recipe

I recently got an air fryer and I am having lots of fun testing out recipes. Some items I'm not a huge fan of, but I absolutely love potatoes in the air fryer. They crisp up really nicely and are so easy to make! These potatoes make a great appetizer or side dish.

If you are looking for other air fryer recipes, try out my air fryer zucchini chips and air fryer garlic bread.

Why You'll Love This Recipe:

  • It only takes a few minutes to prep
  • The recipe uses the air fryer, which is so easy
  • They crisp up perfectly with a creamy center
  • These potatoes taste so yummy

I absolutely love serving these with sour cream topped with chives. It tastes a lot like a loaded baked potato. If you want to be even more extra, add some crumbled bacon on top of the sour cream. YUM! You can't go wrong with that.

Looking for a main dish to serve with these potatoes? Try these yummy recipes:

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Recipe:

How long to cook baby potatoes in the air fryer?

Depending on the size of the potatoes, they will cook entirely in 15 to 20 minutes. I used a really small baby potato, and they were finished in the air fryer in 16 minutes.

What is the best thing to cook in an air fryer?

I personally believe the best thing to cook in an air fryer are potatoes. They always end up so much crispier opposed to oven baked. Fries and baby potatoes are my favorite!

Do I need to preheat the air fryer before cooking?

Yes. Think about an oven, we always preheat our oven before putting in the food. The air fryer is similar and preheating will get you a crispier result.

The Ingredients:

air fryer mini potatoes ingredients on black countertop with text

Baby Potatoes- I like to look for the smallest potatoes available, so they cook quickly and get nice and crispy. This size in the photo above is perfect. They crisp up so well. They are also bite size when eating, which is always fun, especially if you are serving them for an appetizer.

Olive Oil- Helps to adhere the seasoning to the potatoes.

Garlic Powder, Oregano, and Salt and Pepper- Simple seasonings that result in a great tasting potato.

Sour Cream with Chives-This is optional, but is absolutely delicious if you are looking for a dip for the potatoes. Crumbled bacon would make a nice addition too.

sour cream dip covered with chives in gray bowl

How to Make Air Fryer Mini Potatoes:

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. If your air fryer requires the time at that point (mine does), set timer to 16 minutes.

Into a large bowl, add in the baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper and toss to combine.

baby potatoes with olive oil and seasoning in glass bowl

Once the air fryer is preheated, add in the potatoes.

air fryer potatoes in the air fryer basket
Potatoes In Air Fryer After Preheated

Cook for 16 minutes, shaking the basket half way through cooking.

air fryer potatoes half way through cooking in air fryer basket
Potatoes half way through cooking

When the timer goes off, check the potatoes with a fork to make sure they are tender. If the fork doesn't go in easy, you probably have larger potatoes than I did, and may need to cook for another few minutes.

potato being stuck with a fork after air frying to check for tenderness

You are all done! Serve with sour cream and chive dip if desired. Enjoy!

Note: This recipe easily feeds 2 people for a side dish or 4 people for an appetizer. You can easily double it if you have a mid to large size air fryer and follow the same instructions.

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air fryer potatoes in a large bowl with a side of sour cream with chives

Air Fryer Mini Potatoes


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  • Author: Tara Smithson
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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These Air Fryer Mini Potatoes are absolutely delicious with a crispy outside that is seasoned to perfection. These baby potatoes are the perfect side dish and so easy to make!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb baby potatoes (the smallest you can find), rinsed, scrubbed and dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional for dipping: ½ cup sour cream with 1 tablespoon minced chive

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. If your air fryer requires the time at that point (mine does), set timer to 16 minutes.

Into a large bowl, add in the baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Once the air fryer is preheated, add in the potatoes.

Cook for 16 minutes, shaking the basket half way through cooking.

When the timer goes off, check the potatoes with a fork to make sure they are tender. If the fork doesn't go in easy, you probably have larger potatoes than I did, and may need to cook for another few minutes.

Enjoy!

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Notes

Serve with sour cream and chive dip if desired. (It's so good!)

This recipe easily feeds 2 people for a side dish or 4 for an appetizer. You can easily double it if you have a mid to large size air fryer and follow the same instructions.

  • Prep Time: 4 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: side dish
  • Method: air fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: air fryer mini potatoes, mini potatoes in the air fryer, how to air fry baby potatoes

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About Tara Smithson

Hi! I'm Tara with Simply Made Eats. Total foodie turned food blogger. I have been cooking simple, delicious meals for my family & friends for the last decade. I love creating real recipes with fresh ingredients & sharing my recipes for others to create in their own kitchens.

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  1. George

    July 13, 2022 at 11:38 pm

    Yum! Super easy. We loved these.

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