Air fryer roasted potatoes go with just about anything! These air fryer fried potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside andthey cook in much less time than in the oven. They make a great side dish for dinner or you can serve them as breakfast potatoes! If you don’t have an Instant Pot air fryer or air fryer lid, you can use a traditional air fryer or bake them in the oven.
Pat the potatoes dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel until they're completely dry. This is an important step.
Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a medium bowl. Stir in the oil to make a paste.
Add the potatoes to the spice mix and coat evenly until every surface is covered.
Air Fryer Instructions
Place the air fryer basket in the air fryer and coat with oil. You can either use a paper towel soaked with oil or an oil sprayer. Don't use canned aerosol oil as that can harm the coating of the air fryer basket.
Transfer the potatoes to the basket and make sure they're evenly spread out.
Close the lid and air fry for 18 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you are using an Instant Pot air fryer, partway through cooking, the display says turn Food. If you are using an air fryer without this feature, set a timer to turn the potatoes 12 minutes into the cooking process.
Open the lid and using silicone mitts, lift the basket and shake the contents so the potatoes are tossed well. Close the lid and continue cooking.
When the cooking time is up, open the lid and check to make sure the potatoes are cooked to your liking. Toss the potatoes again and air fry for another 2 minutes, if desired.
Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish.
Oven Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat the foil with oil.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and golden in color.
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Notes
Prep time does not include the time needed to peel and cut the potatoes.
Cooking time can vary based on the air fryer model and the size of the potato cubes. At the 15-minute mark, check the potatoes to see if they're done.