There are so many ways to cook potatoes, but we find the air fryer to be the easiest and turn out some of the best potatoes we’ve ever had! We’ve gathered up over 20 of our favorite recipes for air fryer potatoes!
Potatoes are a staple of many meals for many people. It is only natural that we have all found different ways to make potatoes. Sometimes the hardest part is deciding which to way to cook your potatoes and other times it is waiting to dig in that’s the hardest part!
Here we are helping you by exploring many different ways to cook potatoes using your air fryer!
We have hacked all kinds of recipes to mimic baking them, frying them, and improving upon traditional methods of cooking.
Our Favorite Air Fryer:
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We get asked regularly for air fryer recommendations and we’ve taken the job seriously – we’ve tested at least 5 different basket models and a few different oven style air fryers!
The air fryer that we love best and that we find ourselves using again and again in our own home is the Cosori. It cooks fairly quietly, evenly, and quickly. I love that it doesn’t force me to run a pre-heat cycle like some of the other brands do. Plus, they have a little accessories kit that I’ve found super useful!
While you’re shopping, it’s good to keep in mind that if you use non-stick spray in your air fryer, your basket will start to get rusty looking. That spray is damaging to your basket. Instead, you should apply oil with a pump oil spray bottle or brush it on with a pastry brush.
Why we prefer the air fryer over other cooking methods:
- It’s easy to get your potatoes crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside because of the way the air fryer cooks.
- The potatoes are cooked evenly. The air fryer moves a massive amount of hot air all around inside the basket.
- It is faster to use an air fryer versus a full size oven. It doesn’t take nearly as long to heat up!
- It saves energy. Whether using electricity or gas, the air fryer is more energy efficient due to its smaller space. You will notice your entire kitchen doesn’t heat up when cooking with it like it does with baking for example.
- It is cleaner. One, you have no grease splatter to wipe off your stove. Two, you don’t have oil to dispose of after making those french fries!
Tips & Tricks for Potatoes in the Air Fryer:
As always, you’ll want to potatoes that are similar in size for cooking to allow them to cook at the same rate evenly. If you’re making baked potatoes, choose potatoes are similar in size. If you’re chopping potatoes, cut them evenly. This is a simple way to ensure each bite is perfect!
While most air fryers do cook pretty much the same, some will cook a bit faster or slower than others and some will run a bit hotter or cooler. Get to know your air fryer and adjust the cook times accordingly. If it seems like things are often over done, just start reducing the cook time by a few minutes and checking for doneness early.
Shaking the basket is a technique we use in many recipes, especially when it comes to the air fryer. It’s an easy way to stir everything around so that it cooks evenly. We love how easy it is to pull the basket out, give it a quick shake, and pop it back in to finish cooking! No need to even dirty a spoon to stir things with this method.
Air Fryer Potato Recipes
This list is full of ideas on how to cook most types of potatoes. We have lots of variety and surely something you haven't seen before!
Air Fryer Baked Potato
This baked potato in the air fryer leaves a crispy skin with a well-cooked and soft potato inside. Add your favorite toppings and you can turn this into a whole meal or leave it as a side dish.
Air Fried Potato Wedges
These potato wedges are a breeze to make in the air fryer with hardly any mess to clean up afterward! The wedges come out with crispy skin and a soft center.
Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Our sweet potato cubes are loaded with seasonings and cooked quickly in the air fryer. The texture of these potatoes will come out perfectly soft and roasted for a wonderful sweet potato bite!
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Making breakfast potatoes is very easy in an air fryer. Chop 'em up, season them a bit, and cook for twenty minutes. Clean up is a breeze too since the potatoes don't stick to the air fryer basket!
Air Fryer Potato Chips
Classic potato chips are thin, crispy, and salty. We love making them in the air fryer quickly.
Air Fryer Tater Tots
Crispy tater tots are so easy in the air fryer! Serve them up with this simple dip and everyone will rave about them!
Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Easy frozen French that still taste great are a reality in your air fryer! Get them to come out tasting fresh and crispy without the grease and hazards of frying them in oil!
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
We are loving these slightly crispy version of garlic hasselback potatoes.
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Cooking a whole sweet potato evenly and all the way through can't be any easier or taste any better than when they are made in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
These baby roasted potatoes are covered in garlic and butter for a fantastic flavor to feed your potato craving! They turn out soft and fluffy inside with a crisp exterior.
Buffalo Ranch Potatoes
These air fryer roasted potatoes are mildly spicy, tangy, and have a bit of ranch flavor to them. They are a great appetizer, or side dish to serve with chicken!
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