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These air fryer potatoes are fast and can (and should) be served with everything. Crispy, tender, and totally delicious! You’ll be a fan of this easy side dish made with simple ingredients.
Update: This recipe was originally published in 2019 and has been republished with all new photos.
When someone asks me why they should own an air fryer my number one answer is for potatoes! Seriously. I make these easy air fryer potatoes several times a week. I serve them with just about everything. They are truly just as yummy with breakfast as they are with dinner.
So why is the air fryer the best way to prepare diced or cubed potatoes? Air frying means you’ll get golden brown potatoes every time. This method is a healthier alternative to deep frying. Always a plus! The finished potatoes are similar to oven-roasted potatoes with a slightly crispy texture on the outside and fluffy insides. To make them we’ll use less oil and you can even use a cooking spray if you prefer. It’s just such a perfect side dish!
These seasoned potatoes are also fun to customize based on what you have on hand. In the recipe card I’ll share everything I use to flavor them but you can always include different seasonings, parmesan cheese, or fresh herbs.
Ingredients for Easy Diced Air Fryer Potatoes
- Potatoes: I prefer yellow or yukon gold potatoes in this delicious side dish. Russet potatoes are another great option.
- Olive oil or avocado oil: A little oil helps these potatoes brown beautifully in the air fryer. You can also use an oil spray.
- Seasonings: Dried parsley, chili powder, salt, and black pepper are my favorite seasonings for diced potatoes with tons of flavor. You can customize these potatoes by using other spices like garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, or Italian seasoning.
How to Make Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
Ready to enjoy the very best potatoes? Start by dicing the potatoes on your cutting board. Then toss potatoes in a mix of oil and seasonings. Be sure to cut the potatoes the same size so they’ll all cook in the same amount of time.
Then pop them into the air fryer and cook for a total of 17 to 23 minutes. If using an air fryer basket you’ll want to give everything a good shake at the halfway mark. This ensures the potatoes settled in the bottom of the basket won’t be underdone. You won’t need to shake the potatoes if your air fryer is large enough to fit the potatoes in a single layer. Voila! You can have perfectly golden potatoes with minimal prep and very little time!
How to Avoid Uneven Cooking in the Air Fryer
First, don’t cook too much at one time. In a compact air fryer I can do 2 cups of diced potatoes but no more. While the basket would absolutely fit 4 cups half of them end up undercooked so stick to the 2 cups. My 7 quart can easily cook 4 cups to absolute perfection. So figure out what your air fryer can handle and don’t cook more than that amount at one time.
Second, if using a basket style air fryer don’t forget to shake the food at the halfway mark. This ensures the food at the bottom of the basket makes its way to the top. A halfhearted or nonexistent basket shake will give you underdone potatoes stuck at the bottom.
What Types of Potatoes are Best in the Air Fryer?
These crispy air fryer potatoes can be made with any potato variety you like. I like to use yukon gold or yellow potatoes because they have a naturally buttery flavor (without any butter). Russet potatoes are another great option. You can even use red potatoes if that’s what you have on hand!
Which Air Fryer Do I Recommend?
The air fryer is a beloved kitchen appliance in my home. I have two air fryers that I use and love. Both are large enough to accommodate this recipe. (I don’t recommend using a compact air fryer to cook this amount of food unless you’re cooking in 2 to 3 batches.)
This GoWise 7 Quart Air Fryer is my favorite basket style option. It holds a lot of food and is reasonably priced for an air fryer of this size. Since your food cooks in a fairly deep basket you’ll want to be sure to stir or shake the ingredients about halfway through cooking.
This Cuisinart Air Fryer can also be used as a convection oven and toaster. It’s more expensive but I decided it was worth the investment once I learned how much I was using my air fryer. This beauty now sits on my counter full-time since I use it every day.
How to Serve These Air Fryer Potatoes
These crispy potatoes go with everything. You really have two ways to go about it.
Serve them beside something. Examples: Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken + Spicy Roasted Broccoli or 15 Minute Honey Chicken + Garlic Green Beans. For breakfast serve them beside fried eggs, Parmesan Herb Frittata, or Sausage Cheddar Breakfast Casserole.
Or serve them under something. Examples: 20 Minute Skillet Sausage & Zucchini or Easy Turkey & Zucchini Skillet.
Easy Diced Air Fryer Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- ½ teaspoon olive or avocado oil
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Toss your diced potatoes in a large bowl with oil. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and dried parsley. Use your hands or a spoon to move the potatoes around so each piece is evenly coated.
- Place them in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 17 to 23 minutes. Potatoes should be crispy and fully cooked. (If your air fryer has a basket you’ll want to shake it halfway through the cooking time.)
- Total air fryer cooking time is 17 to 23 minutes. 17 minutes is the right number for my air fryer but time can vary based on how small you dice your potatoes and what air fryer you use. Compact air fryers take the longest because your potatoes are piled on top of each other. Tray air fryers take the least amount of time because potatoes are usually in a single layer.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This turned out amazing! I used the Lawry’s Garlic salt that has dried parsley in it, along with the chili powder and salt and pepper. And it was a hit! Came out nice and crisp out the outside and soft on the inside. Just perfect. Thank you!
These potatoes are sooooo easy to make and so delicious! 10/10 recommend for college budget peeps
Made these on saturday for breakfast burritos and they were prefect!!!
This was the first thing I tried in my air fryer and it convinced me that the air fryer was a good purchase.
These did not disappoint. So easy and so tasty. Make them today! Thanks for a winning side dish.
I have an Ninja Max and was able to easily fry 4 cups of gold potatoes.
3 C cubed russets, added onion & garlic powders, and 1 C mini carrots halved & par-cooked in water in microwave for veg. Just 15 min at 400 in 8 qt fryer! Delish! Carrots got sweet. Thank you for the recipe 👍😊
Quick and easy. Made these twice and loved it.
Recipe was so easy. My family prefers these potatoes over any other.
Thank you, Emily! This is my favorite way to make potatoes these days too!!
The BEST potatoes every time!
Yes!! My favorite too, Nikki!
These are soooo good – I have made them for a year or so. Confession – I live alone and sometimes these are my whole supper. Really easy and quick at the end of a long work day.
Confession: I can also eat that many potatoes in one sitting so you’ve come to the right place! So happy you enjoy them! 🙂