Air fryer roasted potatoes

Here’s a detailed, foolproof air fryer roasted potatoes recipe, with clear step-by-step directions.

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🥔 Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Serves: 3–4

Total Time: ~30 minutes

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INGREDIENTS

• 1½ lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best)

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika (smoked if you have it)

• Optional:

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • Fresh or dried rosemary or thyme

  • Grated parmesan (for serving)

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STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS

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🔥 STEP 1: Preheat the Air Fryer

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 3–5 minutes.

2. Preheating helps the potatoes crisp immediately.

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🥔 STEP 2: Prep the Potatoes

1. Wash and scrub potatoes well.

2. Peel if desired (not required).

3. Cut into even ¾–1 inch cubes.

   • Even size = even cooking.

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💦 STEP 3: Soak (Optional but Recommended)

1. Place cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water.

2. Soak 15–20 minutes.

3. Drain and pat very dry with paper towels.

👉 This removes excess starch for extra crispiness.

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🧂 STEP 4: Season

1. Place dried potatoes in a large bowl.

2. Drizzle with olive oil.

3. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and any optional seasonings.

4. Toss until every piece is well coated.

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🍟 STEP 5: Air Fry

1. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

   • A little overlap is okay, but don’t overcrowd.

2. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.

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🔄 STEP 6: Shake & Continue Cooking

1. Remove basket and shake or flip potatoes.

2. Return to air fryer and cook another 10–12 minutes.

3. Shake once more halfway through if needed.

👉 Potatoes should be deeply golden and crispy.

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🧀 STEP 7: Finish & Serve

1. Taste and add more salt if needed.

2. Optional: Toss with fresh herbs or parmesan.

3. Serve immediately for best crunch.

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🔥 EXTRA CRISPY TIPS

• Dry potatoes completely before seasoning

• Don’t overcrowd the basket

• Use high heat (400°F)

• Shake at least once

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🧠 FLAVOR VARIATIONS

• Garlic Parmesan – add parmesan at the end

• Spicy – add cayenne or chili powder

• Breakfast potatoes – add onion powder & smoked paprika

• Lemon herb – finish with lemon zest & parsley