Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Last Updated on March 23, 2023 by Betty Davies
Waxy red skinned potatoes make for a delicious and easy side dish when cooked in the air fryer. Seasoned with garlic and paprika, these roasted potatoes have a buttery and creamy flesh with delicious crispy skins. Very quick to prep and simple to cook, this is one tasty potato side dish.
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Quick and simple to prep and cook, these air fryer red skinned potatoes are a delicious side dish for any meal. Whether you are looking for an easy potato side dish for a weeknight meal, or want something super tasty to serve to company, these hit the spot every single time.
Simply seasoned, they are cooked in the air fryer til the skins are crispy and the flesh is creamy and tender. Plus, there’s no need to peel them, which is always a bonus!
Be sure to try my Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes and Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- So easy: If you are a beginner when it comes to air frying, you’ll be able to master this simple recipe with little effort.
- Budget friendly: Seasoned with a few pantry ingredients that you are likely to have already, this recipe is kind on your purse! Plus you’ll be saving on electricity compared to oven roasting.
- Dietary info: These air fried red potatoes are gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- Red Skinned Potatoes: Red potatoes are lower in starch than yellow or white skinned potatoes. When cooked they are creamy and buttery rather than soft and fluffy.
- Oil: Oil helps the potatoes cook evenly and get crispy edges. Use a neutral flavored oil that has a high smoke point, vegetable, canola and avocado oils all work great.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper
How to air fry red skinned potatoes
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- Chop and season the potatoes (photo 1).
- Place in the air fryer basket (photo 2).
- Cook til tender and crispy (photo 3).
Recipe Variations
You can easily mix up the seasonings for the air fried red potatoes, dried herbs or chili flakes both work great.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe can easily be adapted to use for other waxy varieties like baby or fingerling potatoes. It’s best not to cook starchy potatoes like russets using this method as I find they come out better with par-boiling first.
If I can avoid peeling potatoes then I will! Red potatoes have thin skins so there is no need to peel them first, just wash them under running water to remove and loose dirt and you are good to go. When air fried, the skins get nice and crispy and they also contain lots of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
If you prefer to peel the potatoes, then that’s fine too!
Reds are nutrient dense and the USDA food database states that they are the healthiest variety of potato.
Serving Suggestions
These air fryer roasted red potatoes are super versatile and can be served with so many main dishes. Try them with some of these favorites:
Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating
It’s best not to cut the potatoes too far ahead of time as they can start to brown.
Once cooked, the potatoes will keep well, covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can easily be reheated in the air fryer at 400F / 200c for 3 to 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Preheat your air fryer so that the potatoes cook through well. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat setting, let it run at 400F / 200c for 5 minutes before adding them to the basket.
- There’s no need to peel the potatoes, just give them a good wash before chopping them.
- Cooking times may vary depending on how large you chop the potatoes and your specific model of air fryer. Check for doneness at 20 minutes.
These air fryer red potatoes are such a quick and easy side dish, and most importantly, they taste amazing! Their creamy flesh and crispy skins make these a real treat!
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Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red skinned potatoes (900g)
- 3 tablespoons oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 200c.
- Clean the potatoes to remove any loose dirt and chop the into smaller chunks. Nothing too small, a little larger than bite sized.
- Place the chopped potatoes into a large bowl and add the oil and seasonings. Toss to coat the potatoes well.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and set to cook at 400f / 200c for 20 minutes. Toss halfway through cooking to help them cook evenly.
- Check for doness at 20 minutes. They should be tender. If needed, set to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer so that the potatoes cook through well. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat setting, let it run at 400F / 200c for 5 minutes before adding them to the basket.
- There’s no need to peel the potatoes, just give them a good wash before chopping them.
- Cooking times may vary depending on how large you chop the potatoes and your specific model of air fryer. Check for doneness at 20 minutes.
