These Air Fryer Diced Potatoes are a simple side dish that is a perfect side dish for any meal. With minimal prep and a short cook time, these crispy potato cubes ideal for busy weeknights. Get ready to savor the golden brown crispy exterior and fluffy interior of this flavorful air fryer potatoes recipe.
These easy air fryer diced potatoes with their crispy exterior, fluffy interior, and customizable flavors are a recipe to keep in your back pocket. I particularly like them with oven recipes like St Louis Style Ribs or Oven Baked Country Style Pork Ribs. If I don't want to use the oven, they are great with skillet pork chops, or mushroom gravy pork chops.
Why You'll Love This Easy Air Fryer Recipe
Quick and Easy: With just a few simple ingredients and an air fryer, you can whip up this tasty dish in no time.
Crispy Perfection: The air fryer creates a delightful texture, giving you crispy potatoes with a fluffy interior.
Versatile: These diced potatoes can be seasoned with different herbs and spices, allowing you to customize the flavors to your liking and to the main course you are serving.
Ingredients
Red Potatoes or Yukon Gold Potatoes: These types of potatoes work best for their creamy texture and ability to hold their shape.
Vegetable Oil: For adding that "fried potatoes" crispiness but with much less oil. Olive oil and canola oil are also good alternatives.
Seasonings: Garlic powder and kosher salt.
Fresh Herbs: Fresh thyme complements the potatoes well and adds a splash of color.
Variations
Potatoes: Substitute red potatoes or gold skin potatoes with sweet potatoes for a unique twist. Russet potatoes will work also, but they have much more starch. Russets also have tougher skin and I would recommend peeling them before using.
Onion flavored: Replace the garlic powder with onion powder.
Fresh herbs: Use fresh rosemary or fresh parsley instead of the fresh thyme.
Different seasonings: Italian seasoning, black pepper, chili powder, or Cajun seasoning are good alternatives. These seasonings are not a 1:1 replacement for the garlic powder. Season to taste.
How to Make This Delicious Side Dish
- Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, then soak them in cold water for 10 minutes. Rinse them until the water runs clear. Your goal is to remove excess starch. Pat potatoes with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil, kosher salt, and garlic powder.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F and add the potatoes in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.
- Cook the potatoes for 14 to 16 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they turn golden brown and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Transfer the potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh thyme.
Top Tip
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket: Ensure the cubed potatoes are in a single layer for the hot air to circulate all over for maximum crispiness. If necessary, air fry them in batches.
Storage and Reheating
Store any leftover air fryer diced potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes until they regain their crispiness and are heated through.
📋 Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes about 4 to 5 medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces (about ¾ inch). Place them in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Let them stand for 10 minutes. Rinse the potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Toss the potatoes in a large mixing bowl with the olive oil, kosher salt, and garlic powder.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F. Add the potatoes in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Do not crowd the potatoes. If necessary, cook the potatoes in two batches.
- Cook potatoes, shaking the basket to toss them halfway through cooking, for 14 to 16 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and easily pierced with a fork.
- Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh thyme.
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