Crispy Air Fryer Potato Cubes
Creating crispy, golden edges with tender centers, these Air Fryer Potato Cubes are ready in under 30 minutes. The air fryer roasts them beautifully without heating up the kitchen, making them an excellent side dish for busy weeknights. Watch the quick video walkthrough below to see exactly how to prep and cook these seasoned potatoes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Simple pantry spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika bring plenty of flavor.
- Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- No oven required, keeping your kitchen cool.
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes (Yukon Gold, red, or russet)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces, trying to keep them similarly sized so they all cook evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle them with the olive oil. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss well so the potatoes are evenly coated.
- When the air fryer is done preheating, transfer the potatoes to the bottom of the air fryer basket and arrange them in a single layer. Try to make sure the potatoes are not touching as much as possible.
- Cook the potatoes for 15 minutes at 360°F.
- When the timer goes off, remove any smaller pieces that might be done already. Shake the basket and return the potatoes to cook for another 5 minutes.
- The potatoes are done when they are golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and easily pierced with a fork. If you removed any smaller pieces earlier, add them back to the air fryer and cook for 1 more minute to make sure the whole batch is hot.
- Serve warm right away as a side dish.
Tips for the Best Results
Air Fryer Style: You will get the crispiest results using a basket-style air fryer. If you have an oven-style air fryer, use a wire tray that allows for plenty of air circulation.
Capacity: A 6-quart air fryer can usually hold a whole pound of potatoes in a single layer at once. If you have a larger air fryer, you may be able to cook even more without overcrowding.
Don’t Overcrowd: Keeping the potatoes in a single layer and avoiding touching allows the hot air to properly crisp the edges.
