Recipe This | The Best Air Fryer Potato Recipes (2024)

July 13, 2020January 18, 2020 by Recipe This

Air Fryer Potato Recipes. Introducing you to the ultimate list of the best ways to cook potatoes in the air fryer. Featuring lots of potato classics converted to the air fryer so that you can decide what potatoes to cook next in your air fryer journey.

Includes air fryer potato wedges, air fryer breakfast potatoes, air fryer fries, air fryer roast potatoes and so many others.

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Air Fryer Potato Recipes

Air Fryer Potato Recipes is our big fat long list ofair fryer recipes that feature potatoes. Here in the Milners we love cooking potatoesin the air fryer. It is simple, it is easy, it is lazy, and it is cheap.

Why Use The Air Fryer For Potatoes?

The worst thingabout going on a diet, is when you give up your favourite comfort foods. That tripto the chippy for some deep fried chips, or bingeing on potato wedges, is GONEjust like that.

But thanks to the air fryer you can make your favourite potato dishes for a fraction of the usual calories.

Because the average portion of air fryer fries carries just 1.5 teaspoon of olive oil per person, you can have your potatoes whenever you like.

I also love how goodpotatoes taste when they have been cooked in the air fryer. Forget dry ovenbaked healthy potatoes, instead they taste just as good as fast food, if not better.

Potatoes in the airfryer, are also incredibly easy to meal prep and you will wonder how you evercoped before you started cooking air fryer potatoes.

If you don’t have an air fryer yet, then I highly recommend the Philips Air Fryer XL. It is the one we used in all the air fryer potato recipes featured on this page and OMG they taste so much better compared to a Tefal Actifry and the Power Air Fryer Oven.

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Where to start? I have just finished scrolling through our air fryer potato recipes and there are so many!

I am licking my lips just thinking about how amazing air fryer potato wedges are, air fryer fries, air fryer roast potatoes and the list goes on and on.

What I have decided to do, is share with you an ultimate top 10 of our favourite air fryer potato recipes first.

That way if you are in a rush, you can check out the mostessential air fryer potato recipes first, then have a browse back later withmore air fryer potato ideas.

Top 10 Air FryerPotato Recipes

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Air Fryer Garlic Potatoes With Bacon – My go to way for cooking my air fryer potatoes. It makes a fantastic side dish for dinner and looks good enough to be served at dinner parties. Inspired by the potatoes we get at our favourite steak restaurant here in Portugal.

Air Fryer Roast Potatoes – YES can you make the most amazing roast potatoes in the air fryer for a fraction of the calories of oven baked roasties. They taste amazing and it is unusual if I go a week without making these.

Air Fryer Potato Wedges – This was the first recipe we ever shared on Recipe This when we started the blog back in late 2015. They taste so good, are crispy and OMG you will want more and more of them.

Air Fryer Crispy Baby Potatoes – What started my obsession with baby potatoes is this air fryer version. Toss the baby potatoes in a little olive oil and your favourite seasoning and you have the best tasting potatoes ever!

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes – Delicious bacon loaded potatoes cooked in the air fryer for the perfect breakfast or brunch. We love to make these breakfast potatoes alongside some bacon and eggs that you can also cook in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries – Follow paleo and want delicious air fryer fries? Then no problem, make them with sweet potatoes instead. You can also follow our sweet potato fries recipe as your guide for air fryer sweet potato cubes too.

Air Fryer Fries – The original fries in the air fryer! Originally published back in 2015 and before that on our other blog back in 2013. These are the best ever air fryer fries and too good not to try.

Air Fryer Cajun Fries – If you asked the husband the fries would start and end with five guys inspired Cajun fries. He loves to go to five guys and this is an easier version to cook at home that is peanut free so perfect for nut free people like me.

Air Fryer Jacket Potatoes – If you live in England you will call them air fryer jacket potatoes or in the US it is baked potatoes. Either way, they are delicious in the air fryer. You can also use the air fryer to melt your butter.

Air Fryer Loaded Fries – There are so many varieties that you could do for air fryer loaded fries and these sloppy joes ones is just one example. Cook your favourite air fryer fries until 75% done, load it with your toppings and melt with cheese. What could possibly be better?

Air Fryer Frozen Potato Recipes

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A special mention must go to the delicious air fryer frozen potato recipes that you can cook.

Over the last year or so, we have been testing air fryer frozen food for you to try out at home and we have found a lot of this has been air fryer frozen potatoes.

Here is a quick list of ourair fryer frozen potato recipes so that you can get the time and temp and learnmore about cooking your frozen potatoes in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Frozen Roast Potatoes
Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Air Fryer Oven Frozen French Fries
Air Fryer Frozen McCain Oven Chips
Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries
Air Fryer Frozen Curly Fries
Air Fryer Frozen Potato Croquettes
Air Fryer Frozen Potato Waffles
Air Fryer Frozen Potato Chips
Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns
Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Wedges

More Air Fryer PotatoRecipes

Here are some more air fryer potato recipes for youto try out next time you want a different way to cook potatoes in the airfryer. There is a bit of everything, and I am sure if you have a fussy eater,that even they will be happy with dinner!

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Slices
Air Fryer Flourless Mashed Potato Cakes
Air Fryer Patatas Bravas
Air Fryer Paleo Sweet Potato Burger Buns
Air Fryer Hassleback Potatoes
Air Fryer Skin On French Fries
Air Fryer Oil Free French Fries
Air Fryer Loaded Pizza Fries
Air Fryer Cheese + Bacon Fries
Air Fryer Potato Gratin

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Why soak potatoes in water before air frying? ›

Soaking the potatoes does something magical with the starches—it helps achieve the coveted French fry crispiness and prevents the fries from sticking together. This is what I did for the air fryer, too. I soaked these potatoes for about an hour or so, but I've also soaked them for up to 24 hours with no ill effect.

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What kind of potatoes are best for air fryer? ›

When it comes to which potato to use for air fryer French fries, you have two options: Yukon gold potatoes and Idaho potatoes (also called russet potatoes). Russet potatoes are starchier and result in fries that are crispy outside, drier inside, and taste most similar to fries you would eat in a restaurant.

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How long does it take potatoes to cook in the air fryer? ›

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook in the preheated air fryer until potatoes are soft, 40 to 50 minutes, depending on potato size.

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Is it better to bake or air fry a potato? ›

Crisper skin: The skin of the air fryer baked potato became considerably crispier. I also noticed that the skin stayed crisp longer than the oven-baked potato. Fluffier interior: The interior of the air fryer baked potato was fluffier and lighter.

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What happens if you don't soak potatoes before frying? ›

The main reasons to cut the potatoes and pre-soak in water are: To allow the excess starches and sugars to be removed from the outer surface of the fry strips AND to keep the potatoes from browning prematurely from exposure to air. Covering in water helps the potato from turning a dark color.

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Can you put foil in an air fryer? ›

The great news about air fryers is that you can use foil along with parchment paper to cook your food in an air fryer. Just remember that if it's safe and effective to use in a conventional oven, it will work just fine in an air fryer.

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Can you put a raw potato in the air fryer? ›

You do not need to peel them, just wash and dry them. Add potatoes to a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil. Once fully coated, add spices and lemon juice. Place potatoes in an air fryer liner or in the basket of your air fryer (this may need to be done in batches).

Why are my potatoes not crispy in the air fryer? ›

Arrange the potato pieces in a single layer to allow proper air circulation, promoting even cooking and crispiness. While the air fryer uses less oil than deep frying, using a bit of oil is still essential for achieving crispy results. Toss the potatoes in a small amount of olive oil or vegetable oil before air frying.

How do I keep potatoes from sticking in my air fryer? ›

I recommend using oil because it adds flavor and the air fryer still needs a touch of oil to crisp the potatoes. It also keeps the potatoes from sticking to the air fryer rack.

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How do you know when potatoes are done in an air fryer? ›

Spray each potato with a few spritzes of oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Arrange in the basket, and air fry 400F until a knife can easily be inserted into the center of each potato, about 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.

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Can you use olive oil in air fryer? ›

Using cooking oils that can stand up to a high temperature is key. Extra virgin olive oil is not an air fry-friendly oil due to its low smoke point, but extra light olive oil can be used for air frying because of its high smoke point.

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Do potatoes have to be in a single layer in air fryer? ›

Top tips to get the best out of your air fryer

To get that golden-all-over finish, the air needs to be able to get to the food on all sides. Aim to cook things in a single layer, without stacking, overlapping or squashing items together. This may sometimes mean you'll need to cook in batches.

How long does it take for a potato to cook at 400 degrees? ›

Directions. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the oil, salt, and pepper until completely coated. Place on a baking sheet and bake until fork tender, about 45 minutes.

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Should I microwave a baked potato before putting it in the air fryer? ›

If you're wondering can you cook baked potato in the air fryer, you definitely can! This is the BEST way to make Jacket Potato (aka Baked Potato). I like to air fry baked potato after microwaving it first for a couple of minutes for the crispiest skin and fluffiest potato inside.

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What is the most efficient way to cook potatoes? ›

You can steam potatoes to speed up cook time.

The steam gets hotter than boiling in water, allowing the potatoes to cook faster. After about 15-20 minutes the potatoes should be fork-tender and ready for mashed potatoes.

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Is it best to soak potatoes in water before frying? ›

Summary: Good news for chips lovers everywhere -- new research in the journal Science of Food and Agriculture shows that pre-soaking potatoes in water before frying can reduce levels of acrylamide.

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How long should I soak potatoes before frying? ›

Place them in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Allow them to soak, 2 to 3 hours. (You can also stick them in the fridge and let them soak overnight.) When you're ready to make the fries, drain off the water and lay the potatoes on 2 baking sheets lined with paper towels.

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Why are my fries not crispy in the air fryer? ›

It's essential that you spread the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and that you leave a little space between each one. If they're too crowded, the potatoes will steam inside the air fryer, and they won't get crispy. In order to give them adequate space, you'll likely need to work in batches.

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Why do soaking potatoes make them crispier? ›

Soaking the sliced potatoes in water helps to draw out some of the starch from the middle of the potato, resulting in a sturdier, crispier French fry.

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