If you are looking for an easy side dish that turns out crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes are hard to beat. They make a perfect breakfast side with eggs, bacon, and cheese grits, but they also pair well with dinner dishes like steak, chicken, or pork chops. Best of all, they are healthier than deep frying and naturally gluten free.
Why You’ll Love These Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes
- Crispy texture without deep frying
- Simple ingredients
- Ready in about 25 minutes
- Great for breakfast or dinner
- Gluten free
A Simple Side Dish That Always Hits the Spot
There is just something comforting about crispy potatoes served alongside a good Southern breakfast. Growing up in the South, breakfast was more than just a quick meal before school or work. It was often a full plate with eggs, bacon, biscuits, grits, and some kind of potatoes cooked in a cast iron skillet. These Air Fryer Red Potatoes bring back that same comfort food flavor but in an easier and healthier way.
What I love most about this recipe is how simple it is. You do not need fancy ingredients or a lot of prep work. Just a few red potatoes, some seasoning, and an air fryer can turn into crispy golden potatoes that taste like they came from a restaurant. The outside gets slightly crispy while the inside stays soft and fluffy.
The air fryer also makes cleanup easier and uses less oil than traditional frying. That means you still get that crispy texture without all the grease. These potatoes have become one of my favorite quick breakfast sides because they are filling, affordable, and easy to customize with different seasonings.
These crispy potatoes pair perfectly with my creamy Southern cheese grits for an easy breakfast.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Red Potatoes
- 7 medium red potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
How to Make Air Fryer Red Potatoes
Start by washing and rinsing the potatoes well, then dry them off. Dice the potatoes into about ½-inch pieces. Rinse the diced potatoes a second time to help remove excess starch, then drain and dry them again.
Add the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Pour in the olive oil and season with sea salt, black pepper, and any optional seasonings you want to use. Toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
Preheat your air fryer for at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes. Remove the basket and lightly coat it with spray oil such as olive oil or avocado oil spray.
Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket in an even layer.
Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
Remove the basket and shake or stir the potatoes to flip them over. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and cooked to your desired crispiness.
If you love hearty Southern breakfasts, these potatoes also go great alongside homemade sausage gravy and biscuits.
Serving Suggestions
These crispy air fryer potatoes go great with:
- Cheese grits
- Eggs
- Bacon or sausage
- Burgers and sandwiches
- Grilled chicken or steak
Tips for Crispy Potatoes
- Rinsing the potatoes twice helps remove starch and improves crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Spray the basket lightly with oil to help prevent sticking.
- Cook a few extra minutes if you like them extra crispy.
If you enjoy crispy potato recipes, be sure to try my Air Fryer Hash Browns recipe for another easy breakfast side dish made right in the air fryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The skin helps add texture and flavor, and red potato skins crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
Yes. Yukon Gold or russet potatoes will also work, but cooking times may vary slightly.
Air fryer potatoes use much less oil than deep frying, making them a lighter option while still getting crispy.
Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes Recipe
These Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes are golden brown on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with simple Southern flavor. Made with red potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings, this easy gluten-free side dish is perfect for breakfast or dinner.
Ingredients
- 7 Medium Red Pototes
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Blackpepper
Optional Ingredients
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Rosemary
Instructions
1. Wash and rinse the red potatoes well, then dry them with a towel. Dice the potatoes into about ½-inch pieces.
2. Rinse the diced potatoes a second time to help remove excess starch, then drain and dry them again.
3. Add the potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Pour in the olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and any optional seasonings you want to use. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or avocado oil spray.
5. Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
6. Remove the basket and shake or stir the potatoes to flip them over. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy to your liking.
7. Serve hot with eggs, bacon, cheese grits, or your favorite breakfast or dinner dishes.
Notes
- Rinsing the potatoes twice helps remove excess starch and makes the potatoes crispier in the air fryer.
- Try not to overcrowd the air fryer basket so the potatoes cook evenly and get crispy.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size of your potato pieces and your air fryer model.
- For extra crispy potatoes, cook an additional 2 to 5 minutes.
- These potatoes taste great with cheese grits, eggs, bacon, sausage, burgers, grilled chicken, or steak.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 to 5 minutes to crisp them back up.
This recipe is naturally gluten free.
Final Thoughts
These Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes are one of the easiest side dishes you can make in the air fryer. They are packed with flavor, simple to prepare, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Once you make them, they may become a regular part of your weekly meals.
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