Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
Last Updated on February 9, 2023 by Betty Davies
Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, lunch or dinner, these air fryer diced potatoes are quick and easy to make, and so delicious! Simply seasoned, the cubed potatoes get wonderfully browned and crispy and they make for a perfect side dish for any meal.
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Diced potatoes are a diner favorite, whether served up with a breakfast or dinner, they are always a welcome sight on the menu. Thanks to the air fryer, it’s so easy to make them at home!
Simple to prep and cook, these diced potatoes come out with perfectly crispy edges and have soft and buttery middles.
This easy potato side dish is so versatile and hands down delicious!
Be sure to try my Air Fryer Potato Gratin and Air Fryer Canned Potatoes too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Quick to prep: It takes a matter of minutes to dice and season the potatoes before air frying them. No pre-boiling needed!
- Budget friendly: Seasoned with everyday ingredients that you are likely to have on hand already, this recipe isn’t going to break the bank. The air fryer also uses less electricity that your oven, so win win!
- Dietary info: These air fried diced potatoes are gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: I like to use Yukon Golds for this recipe. They are fairly starchy, so they stay light and fluffy, but also have a nice buttery texture and flavor to them.
- Oil: A little oil helps to crisp up the potatoes and brown them during cooking. Use a high heat neutral flavored oil like vegetable, canola or avocado for the best results.
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
How to make air fryer diced potatoes
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- Cube the potatoes and toss in the oil and seasonings (photo 1).
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook (photo 2).
- Air fry til golden brown, crispy and tender (photo 3).
Recipe Variations
These air fryer diced potatoes can easily be adjusted to suit your tastes by using different seasonings. Try them with:
- Paprika
- Onion Powder
- Italian Herbs
- Turmeric
- Old Bay Seasoning
Frequently Asked Questions
I prefer to peel the potatoes, but you can totally keep them on for a more rustic dish if you prefer, especially if they have fairly thin skins. Give the potatoes a good scrub under cold running water before dicing, seasoning and cooking.
There is no need to pre-cook the potatoes before cooking them in the air fryer, they can go in raw and come out with tender flesh, just don’t dice them larger than an inch.
Some recipes call for the potatoes to be soaked in cold water, but I find this step is not needed in this recipe.
I love to use Yukon Golds for this recipe, slightly starchy, but still buttery, they turn out great. Starchier potatoes are fluffier in the middle, Russets work great for this. You can also use waxy potatoes like reds, they will have a creamier texture, but won’t get quite as crisp. All are delicious!
Serving Suggestions
These easy air fryer diced potatoes can be served as part of a breakfast, lunch or dinner, or even by themselves with ketchup, ranch or mayo for dipping! Super versatile, they are perfect to serve as part of a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or fancier more complicated roasted dinners like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Try them with some of these faves:
Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating
It’s best not to prep the potatoes too far ahead of time as they can start to brown.
Once cooked, they can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can reheat them quickly in the air fryer at 400F / 200c for 3 to 4 minutes to serve.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Your potatoes don’t have to be diced into perfect cubes, but don’t cut them too large or the middles may not cook through. An inch or smaller will work great.
- For best results pre-heat your air fryer. If you don’t have a preheat setting, let the air fryer run for 5 minutes at 400F / 200c while you dice the potatoes.
- Toss the potatoes several times during cooking so that they cook through evenly.
Mix up your potato side dishes with these simple and delicious air fryer diced potatoes. Crispy and tender, and crazy easy to make!
More Potato Side Dishes
- Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
- Honey Mustard Roasted Potatoes
- Cajun Potato Salad
- Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls
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Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes (I like to use Yukon Gold) (900g)
- 3 tablespoons oil (canola, vegetable or avocado work best)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 200c.
- Peel the potatoes and then dice them into cubes, around 1 inch in size. Don't worry if they aren't perfect!
- Place the diced potatoes into a large bowl, and add the oil and seasonings. Toss well so that the cubes of potato are well coated.
- Once the air fryer is pre-heated, place the potatoes into the air fryer basket and set to cook at 400F / 200c for 20 minutes.
- Shake the basket every 5 minutes during cooking, so that the diced potatoes cook and brown evenly.
Notes
- Your potatoes don’t have to be diced into perfect cubes, but don’t cut them too large or the middles may not cook through. An inch or smaller will work great.
- For best results pre-heat your air fryer. If you don’t have a preheat setting, let the air fryer run for 5 minutes at 400F / 200c while you dice the potatoes.
- Toss the potatoes several times during cooking so that they cook through evenly.
