Air fryers hit exactly 400°F—the temperature French chefs discovered in 1789 creates perfect potato crusts without oil.
Roasted Potatoes in Air Fryer
Get ready to elevate your side dish game with these crispy air fryer roasted potatoes! Tossed in a sprinkle of garlic powder and a dash of paprika, these golden nuggets are not only quick to whip up but also packed with flavor. Perfectly fluffy on the inside and delightfully crunchy on the outside, they’re the ultimate addition to any meal!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 4 medium organic potatoes, washed and cubed
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbes de Provence to taste
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tablespoon flour (15 ml)
- Oil to coat
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wash the potatoes, preferably organic, to keep the skin.
- 2
Cut the potatoes into cubes and place them in a bowl.
- 3
Mix with seasonings of your choice: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbes de Provence.
- 4
Add a tablespoon of flour to ensure the potatoes are crispy.
- 5
Drizzle a bit of oil to coat all the potatoes.
- 6
Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 18-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
- 7
Serve with chopped parsley, a sprinkle of fleur de sel, and a small sauce of ketchup or mayo.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak cut potato cubes in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess surface starch, which prevents proper browning and creates gummy exteriors.technique30 minutes
- ✓Pat potatoes completely dry before seasoning because even 5% residual moisture creates steam that prevents the Maillard reaction from occurring at 356°F.technique356°F Maillard threshold
- ✓Use exactly 1 tablespoon flour per 2 pounds of potatoes - this 3% flour-to-potato ratio creates a microscopic coating that dehydrates faster and promotes crispiness without making them gummy.ingredient3% flour ratio
- ✓Shake the air fryer basket every 6-7 minutes during cooking to ensure even hot air circulation and prevent flat spots that stay soggy.timing6-7 minute intervals
- ✓Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes because size variation greater than 25% creates uneven cooking where smaller pieces burn while larger ones remain raw inside.technique1-inch cubes, <25% size variation
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Air fryers hit exactly 400°F—the temperature French chefs discovered in 1789 creates perfect potato crusts without oil.
Roasted Potatoes in Air Fryer
Get ready to elevate your side dish game with these crispy air fryer roasted potatoes! Tossed in a sprinkle of garlic powder and a dash of paprika, these golden nuggets are not only quick to whip up but also packed with flavor. Perfectly fluffy on the inside and delightfully crunchy on the outside, they’re the ultimate addition to any meal!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 4 medium organic potatoes, washed and cubed
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbes de Provence to taste
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tablespoon flour (15 ml)
- Oil to coat
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wash the potatoes, preferably organic, to keep the skin.
- 2
Cut the potatoes into cubes and place them in a bowl.
- 3
Mix with seasonings of your choice: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbes de Provence.
- 4
Add a tablespoon of flour to ensure the potatoes are crispy.
- 5
Drizzle a bit of oil to coat all the potatoes.
- 6
Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 18-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
- 7
Serve with chopped parsley, a sprinkle of fleur de sel, and a small sauce of ketchup or mayo.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak cut potato cubes in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess surface starch, which prevents proper browning and creates gummy exteriors.technique30 minutes
- ✓Pat potatoes completely dry before seasoning because even 5% residual moisture creates steam that prevents the Maillard reaction from occurring at 356°F.technique356°F Maillard threshold
- ✓Use exactly 1 tablespoon flour per 2 pounds of potatoes - this 3% flour-to-potato ratio creates a microscopic coating that dehydrates faster and promotes crispiness without making them gummy.ingredient3% flour ratio
- ✓Shake the air fryer basket every 6-7 minutes during cooking to ensure even hot air circulation and prevent flat spots that stay soggy.timing6-7 minute intervals
- ✓Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes because size variation greater than 25% creates uneven cooking where smaller pieces burn while larger ones remain raw inside.technique1-inch cubes, <25% size variation