Learn how easy it is to cook Air Fryer Baby Potatoes in under 20 minutes! These small, crispy potatoes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Heavily seasoned with salt, they resemble the Canarian potatoes "Papas Arrugadas".
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I've always loved the Canarian dish "Papas Arrugadas" - literally "wrinkled potatoes" - so I knew I had to create something similar. These Air Fryer Mini Potatoes are similar to those, but cooked in a completely different way.
What they have in common is that nicely wrinkled skin and the heavy salt seasoning, which makes additional sauces or seasonings redundant. But, of course, they are also delicious dipped in something like a Garlic Dipping Sauce and as a side for air fryer chicken leg quarters.
For other super delicious potato sides and appetizers - check out these Air Fryer Potato Skins and Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.
Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick and all done in under 20 minutes
- It's easy - just season and air fry
- It's hands off - preheat, season, and the air fryer handles the rest
- So tasty with olive oil, a lot of salt, and nothing else
- One of the best easy side dishes for any protein
- Delicious dipped in sauces - so they can also be an appetizer
- Diet and allergy friendly as it is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian
What you need to make Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Olive oil adds great flavor, but can be swapped for another type of oil
- Baby potatoes: Most varieties work. Some good kinds to try are baby russet potatoes, baby gold potatoes, baby red potatoes, fingerling potatoes or kipfler potatoes.
- New potatoes: While this recipe was created with regular potatoes, you can also make it with new potatoes. They will require less cook time.
- Salt: There's a lot of salt in this recipe, which makes the end result delicious. If you want to, you can cut the salt in half, but you won't get that nice wrinkled skin.
How to make Air Fryer Mini Potatoes
- Wash potatoes and pat dry
- Coat with olive oil & salt
- Place in a single layer in your air fryer basket
- Air fry 15 minutes, shaking them around once after 10 minutes, until fork tender
Tips & tricks
- Preheat your air fryer for best results
- Dry the potatoes thoroughly after washing, to ensure the oil and salt stick to them
- Manage the salt in your other dishes - since these potatoes are pretty salty you will want to cut down on salt in any sauces or proteins served alongside them
- Air fry in a single layer for an even cook
- Cook time can vary with your specific air fryer - use a fork or cake tester to check for doneness
- The potatoes are done when you can easily poke them with a fork or cake tester
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
- Do not freeze leftovers - potatoes never freeze well
- Reheat leftovers by air frying for a few minutes at 350°F (175°C)
Recipe FAQ
No, the potatoes will cook all the way in the air fryer.
No! In fact, it's better to not soak whole potatoes before roasting. This ensures they get crispy on the outside, but stay soft and fluffy on the inside.
No, for this recipe you should keep the peel on.
Yes, you can make this with slightly larger potatoes, just add some extra time. However, if you have much larger potatoes I recommend you try my Air Fryer Potato Wedges recipe instead.
More quick & easy air fryer sides
Looking for more quick & easy air fryer side dishes like these Air Fryer Mini Potatoes?
- Mexican Potatoes with Lime & Cilantro (Oven or Air Fryer)
- Air Fryer Baby Carrots with Butter & Honey (Carrots Vichy)
- Easy Air Fryer Carrot Fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer
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Recipe
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
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Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer by running it at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly, pat dry, then coat with olive oil and salt.1 lb baby potatoes, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt
- Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry 10 minutes. Bring out the basket, shake the potatoes around, then air fry 5 minutes more. Check to make sure they are done and add more time if needed.
- Serve as a side for all your favorite proteins!
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Olive oil adds great flavor, but can be swapped for another type of oil
- Baby potatoes: Most varieties work. Some good kinds to try are baby russet potatoes, baby gold potatoes, baby red potatoes, fingerling potatoes or kipfler potatoes.
- New potatoes: While this recipe was created with regular potatoes, you can also make it with new potatoes. They will require less cook time.
- Salt: There's a lot of salt in this recipe, which makes the end result delicious. If you want to, you can cut the salt in half, but you won't get that nice wrinkled skin.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat your air fryer * for best results
- Dry the potatoes thoroughly after washing, to ensure the oil and salt stick to them
- Manage the salt in your other dishes - since these potatoes are pretty salty you will want to cut down on salt in any sauces or proteins served alongside them
- Air fry in a single layer for an even cook
- Cook time can vary with your specific air fryer * - use a fork or cake tester to check for doneness
- The potatoes are done when you can easily poke the with a fork or cake tester
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
- Do not freeze leftovers - potatoes never freeze well
- Reheat leftovers by air frying for a few minutes at 350°F (175°C)
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Sophie
This timing and temperature do not cook the insides of the potatoes. I would recommend boiling first - should have known it was too good to be true! Nice once finally done though.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Sophie! How long did it take for them to finish?
The time needed will depend on how large the potatoes are - even if they're called "small" or "baby" they can vary a lot in size. It can also depend on your air fyer. I haven't had any trouble with them not cooking through in the allotted time in either of my three air fryers, and with both slightly smaller and larger potatoes. If they are more towards medium-sized I do cut them in half though.
Boiling them first will also work, but I find it much easier to add 5 minutes to the air fryer time if needed than boiling first.
/Emmeline
beachbum94
These Air Fryer Baby Potatoes look delicious! I can't wait to try them out. I was wondering, have you tried making them with different seasonings or spices? If so, what do you recommend?
Maxwell Turner
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Maxwell! You can definitely make them with other seasonings. I'd use whatever you enjoy for roasted potatoes - dried herbs, salt and pepper, garlic powder... They're also delicious with a Mexican seasoning like I used in this recipe: https://alwaysusebutter.com/mexican-potatoes/ /Emmeline