These Air Fryer Diced Potatoes are cubed potatoes made in the air fryer that bake up soft and fluffy on the inside with perfectly crispy edges. They make an easy, healthy and delicious side dish or appetizer for any occasion. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and Whole30 compliant.
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Air Fryer Diced Potatoes Recipe
Looking for a simple and flavorful side dish? These Air Fryer Diced Potatoes are easy to make and the perfect addition to your weeknight dinner lineup or your Thanksgiving table.
Roasting potatoes in the oven can take forever, and it’s hard to get them just right. With this air fried cubed potatoes recipe, it’s never been easier to make baked crispy potatoes! They cook faster, taste better, and end up being healthier than oven-baked potatoes.
All you really need is some baby potatoes, oil and salt and pepper, your favorite seasonings and you have yourself a simple and delicious and healthy side dish the whole family will love!
They are simple to customize and work well with vegan or Whole 30 diets. If your family is craving healthy comfort food, they are sure to fall in love with this dish as soon as they smell the potatoes cooking in the air fryer.
Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe
In addition to using less oil than their oven-baked counterparts, these crispy air fryer potato chunks are gluten-free, grain-free, vegan and Whole30 friendly! They make the perfect hearty side dish for any meal and go with just about anything! Quick and simple enough for busy weeknights and you can easily double up the recipe if you plan on serving it at Thanksgiving or any holiday dinner. Plus you can serve it with any mains or add it to harvest salads or cozy and comforting autumn soups.
- Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients
- Perfect for most guest with dietary concerns: naturally vegan, paleo and Whole30 compliant
- Goes great with practically any side or protein
Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Potatoes: You can use Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes.
- Avocado Oil: This oil contains healthy fats that are good for your heart and skin! You can also use extra-virgin olive oil as well.
- Garlic: For sharp depth of flavor.
- Salt: to taste.
- Black Pepper: we like using freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor.
- Garlic Powder: You’ll need 1 teaspoon.
- Onion powder: You’ll need 3/4 teaspoon.
- Paprika: You’ll need 3/4 teaspoon.
- Parsley: Finely chopped.
- Fresh thyme: Finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- Fresh rosemary: Finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- Lemon Wedge: For brightness.
- Favorite dipping sauce: For serving.
How to Make Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
- Preheat the air fryer: If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat to 390 F degrees.
- Prepare the potatoes: Cut the potatoes into 1-2 inch evenly-sized cubes / chunks.
- Season the potatoes: Add the potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, fresh herbs and toss to thoroughly coat.
- Place in the air fryer: Working in batches, add the potatoes to the air fryer basket spreading them in a single layer.
- Air fry the vegetables: Cook for 10 minutes, then open the air fryer basket and shake the basket or toss the squash. Air fry again for another 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy, golden and fork tender (time will vary depending on your air fryer). Cook for 2 minutes more if you prefer your potatoes extra crispy. Repeat with any remaining potatoes.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve hot and garnish with more fresh chopped herbs, a lemon wedge, and favorite dip.
Tips for the Best Crispy Cubed Potatoes
You can’t go wrong with this recipe! Here are a few extra tips for making roasted potatoes in the air fryer:
- Cut the potatoes into even sizes: Cut the potatoes into even-sized halves, otherwise, they won’t cook evenly.
- Don’t Crowd the Air Fryer: Make sure you’re not putting too many potatoes in your air fryer basket at once. It’s better to work in batches. If the potatoes are too crowded, they won’t get as crispy.
- Preheat if Needed: Some air fryers don’t require preheating, but if yours does, don’t skip that step. The air fryer should be at 390°F.
- Shake Basket Halfway Through: Shake the basket or use tongs to flip your squash halfway through the cooking process. This ensures crispiness all around!
Serving Suggestions
Pair these air fried potatoes with a side of Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic and a side of Brussels Sprouts Salad for a complete meal.
If you’re making roasted potatoes as a snack, enjoy them with one of these easy and healthy smoothies.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Store leftover garlic roasted potatoes in a well-covered, airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
Can you freeze air fryer cubed potatoes?
Yes, the great thing about making crispy roasted potatoes in the air fryer is that you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for meal prep.
How to Freeze
Place the cooked potatoes on a large baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to reheat from frozen
When ready to reheat, place the frozen potatoes (cooking in batches) in a single layer in the air fryer basket at 365F and heat for 7-9 minutes or until desired crispiness.
If you have any leftovers, store the potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the oven at 350°F until they’re hot.
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These Air Fryer Diced Potatoes are cubed potatoes made in the air fryer that bake up soft and fluffy on the inside with perfectly crispy edges. They make an easy, healthy and delicious side dish or appetizer for any occasion. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and Whole30 compliant.
- 1 pound gold Yukon potatoes , scrubbed and dried
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt , or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , or more to taste, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary , finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme , finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- Lemon wedge for serving
- Favorite dip for serving
- If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat to 390 F degrees.
Cut the potatoes into 1-2 inch evenly-sized cubes / chunks.
Add the potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, fresh herbs and toss to thoroughly coat.
- Working in batches, add the potatoes to the air fryer basket spreading them in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then open the air fryer basket and shake the basket or toss the squash. Air fry again for another 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy, golden and fork tender (time will vary depending on your air fryer). Cook for 2 minutes more if you prefer your potatoes extra crispy. Repeat with any remaining potatoes.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve hot and garnish with more fresh chopped herbs, a lemon wedge, and favorite dip.
How to Store
Store leftover potatoes in a well-covered, airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
How to freeze
Place the cooked potatoes on a large baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat
When ready to reheat, place the frozen potatoes in the microwave, warming them up in the the oven at 350 F for 12 to 15 minutes or in a single layer in the air fryer basket at 365F and heat for 7-9 minutes or until desired crispiness.
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