Air Fryer Roasted Canned Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Roasted Canned Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cans potatoes in water ((2 cans of 18.2oz / 540ml)); 2 tablespoons oil ((canola, vegetable, avocado etc)); ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; pinch black pepper

Get crispy and delicious roasted potatoes in a fraction of the time! Cooked in the air fryer, seasoned canned potatoes are so delicious, easy convenient and budget friendly!

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Roasted canned potatoes in a white bowl garnished with fresh herbs.

Last Updated on January 12, 2023 by Betty Davies

When you want roasted potatoes in a hurry, this quick and easy recipe is a winner! Thanks to your air fryer and canned potatoes, you can have perfect roasties in less than 40 minutes! Crispy, fluffy and delicious, tinned potatoes are seasoned and air fried in a fraction of the time. Budget friendly and fuss-free, this recipe is a must try!

A bowl of roasted tinned potatoes on a circular chopping board next to a serving spoon.

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I love roasted potatoes, but don’t have them as often as I would like! For a quick weeknight dinner, they just take too long to make, so they are often saved for fancier dinners, or, when I have a bit more time on my hands. Not any more!

These air fryer roasted canned potatoes are my new favorite discovery! Crispy and fluffy roasted potatoes in less than 15 minutes, with no peeling or chopping?! I’m in!

I was a bit sceptical of using tinned potatoes, but let me tell you, they come out perfectly! Simply seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper, they are super flavorful, with beautifully crispy edges and tender flesh. This convenient potato side dish is a must try!

Be sure to try my Air Fryer Potato Gratin and Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Potatoes too!

Why you will love this recipe!

Quick and easy: With minimal prep required, and just a few pantry staple ingredients, you can whip these up on little notice. Hands off and quick cooking with the air fryer makes these perfect to enjoy any night of the week.
Budget friendly: With cheap ingredients, and seasonings you are likely to have on hand already, these are a great fgamily friendly side dish that won’t break the bank. Cooking them in the air fryer also uses less electricity than roasting them in he oven.
Delicious: We were really surprised at just how well these came out, and you can easily mix up the seasonings to suit your tastes.
Dietary info: Air fryer roasted canned potatoes are vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. They are a source of B and C vitamins as well as fiber and lots of minerals.

Air fryer roasted canned potatoes in a bowl served with fresh thyme leaves.

Ingredients

Canned potatoes: Use tinned potatoes in water for this recipe and drain them well before seasoning. They are partially cooked which means very little prep is needed and a shorter cooking time is required.
Oil: A little oil helps to get the outside of the potatoes nice and crispy, and helps them to absorb the flavors of the seasonings. Use a high heat neutral oil like canola, vegetable or avocado.
Seasonings: Salt, black pepper and garlic powder.

How to air fry canned potatoes

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Toss the tinned potatoes in the oil and seasonings (photo 1).
Place the potatoes in the pre heated air fryer (photo 2).
Cook til golden brown and crispy (photo 3).

Three step by step photos to show how to make the recipe.

Recipe Variations

Air fried canned potatoes are easy to make to suit your tastes, simply use different seasonings that you have to hand. Use a little cayenne for a spicy bite, or try adding some dried Italian herbs or paprika.

I like to sprinkle over some fresh thyme to serve, and other fresh herbs like parsley, dill or basil will work great too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you oven roast them?

I love to roast potatoes in the air fryer as it’s quicker, but you still get great results, but oven roasting works great too! Preheat your oven to 430F / 220c and place the potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet. Roast for around 45 to 50 minutes, turning half way through, til golden brown and crispy?

Are canned potatoes unhealthy?

Canned potatoes are not unhealthy. Because they are stored in water, they are slightly lower in nutrients compared to fresh. Tinned foods and veggies are great to stock up on it your pantry, they have a long shelf life, so if you can’t get to the shops, you’ve got options on standby.

How do you prepare canned potatoes to cook?

These potatoes take minutes to prep before air frying to crispy perfection. Drain them in a colander or sieve and then rinse them with water. Rinsing them will remove excess salt that is often placed in the water to help preserve them. Let them drip for a few minutes before tossing with the oil and seasonings.

Crispy roasted potatoes in a white bowl.

Serving Suggestions

Air fryer roasted canned potatoes are a super versatile side dish, and can easily be served alongside your favorite weeknight meals, but they wouldn’t be out of place at celebration dinners like Christmas or Thanksgiving. Great with roasted meats, fish or meat-free dishes, this potato side is never out of place! Try them alongside some of these favorite mains:

Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating

You can prep the potatoes a few hours ahead of cooking them. Toss them in the oil and seasonings, then cover and keep refrigerated.

Once cooked, the roasted tinned potatoes will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 4 months, just make sure hat they are fully thawed before reheating them.

Reheat leftover roasted potatoes in a preheated air fryer at 400f / 200c. Cook for 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, and they’ll get nice and crispy again.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Drain and rinse the canned potatoes before tossing in the oil and seasonings.
Preheat the air fryer before adding the potatoes to the basket. This will ensure you get nice crispy edges. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, let it run at 400f / 200c for 5 minutes before cooking them.
This recipe is easily doubled and halved. If you cook more and the potatoes don’t fit in a single layer, simply shake the basket a few extra times during cooking so that they brown evenly.

Roast potatoes piled into a serving bowl.

These air fryer roasted canned potatoes were an instant hit! So quick, easy and fuss free to make, they have a wonderful flavor and get super crispy! If you have a tin of potatoes in the back of your pantry, you have to give this recipe a spin!

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