These Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with bold flavor. Quick, delicious, and perfectly seasoned—they make an easy side dish for just about any meal.
5 Star Review
One reader Tanisha writes, "I made it for dinner last night and there was no potato leftover! Thanks for this easy recipe."★★★★★
Cooking baby potatoes couldn’t be easier! There’s no need to peel, soak, or boil—just wash them, toss with a flavorful seasoning blend, and air fry. The result? Crispy, golden skins with a tender, buttery interior. These air-fried mini spuds soak up all the delicious spices and pair perfectly with just about any meal. They're simple, versatile, and seriously tasty!
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Reasons to love
- Quick & easy – No peeling needed, just roast the potatoes with skins on
- Crispy outside, creamy inside – The perfect texture in every bite
- Ready in under 30 minutes – Great for busy weeknights
- Big on flavor – They're great roasted potatoes with bold seasoning. Never bland!
- Holiday-worthy – Simple enough for everyday, impressive enough for Thanksgiving
Best baby potato to use
Baby, petite, mini, or small potatoes are simply young potatoes harvested before they’re fully mature. They can come from a variety of types—Yukon Gold, red, fingerling, even russet—but what makes them special is their thin, tender skin and creamy, slightly sweet flavor.
For this air fryer roasted potatoes recipe, I used small yellow Yukon Golds because they turn out especially buttery and creamy when air-fried. That said, red-skinned or multi-colored baby potatoes work just as well and add a fun pop of color to your plate! Give this spring potato salad a try.
Do you need to soak baby potatoes in water before air frying?
No, soaking isn't necessary for baby potatoes! Soaking potatoes in water is usually recommended for larger, cut ones to help remove excess starch and acieve an extra crispy texture. But since these mini spuds are cooked whole with the skin on, you’ll still get that crispy exterior without soaking. Just make sure to wash and scrub them well before cooking!
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes (preferably Yukon gold or yellow)
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. For any large potatoes, cut them in half so that all the pieces are roughly the same size.
- Toss the potatoes with all other ingredeints and mix well.
- Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer and spread into an even layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 17 to 19 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and golden brown on the outside. For even cooking, open the air fryer after 7 to 8 minutes and shake the basket to redistribute the potatoes.
- Serve with your favorite main course!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Tips for the best air fryer baby potatoes
- Ensure the mini potatoes are uniform in size - Cut larger ones in half to guarantee even cooking for all the pieces.
- Leave the skins on – The skin crisps up beautifully and takes on a delicious, salty flavor, all without the need to peel tiny potatoes. Just be sure to wash and scrub them thoroughly before cooking.
- Pat dry thoroughly - This helps the oil and spices stick to the small spuds, preventing them from sliding off.
- Don't over crowd the basket - This ensures that hot air circulates around the petite potatoes, crisping them up instead of steaming them.
- Give a shake halfway through cooking - It helps them to cook evenly.
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Variations
Although these air fried crispy roasted potatoes are as delicious as they are made, you can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. Here are a few suggestions:
- Potatoes - Use red skinned or tri color small potatoes instead of yellow. mini spuds.
- Ranch - Swap out the spices and season with dry ranch seasoning.
- Lemon herb - Omit cumin, onion and cayenne pepper and toss in dried or minced fresh herbs such as parsley, oregano, dill or Italian seasoning.
- Taco - Swap out the spices and use your favorite taco seasoning.
How to make roasted small potatoes in the air fryer?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
👩🍳 How can I tell when the little potatoes are done cooking? They are ready when the skin is crispy and deeply golden brown, and the insides are tender when pierced with a knife or fork.
Storage and Reheating
If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, they refrigerate and reheat really well.
- To Refrigerate: Air fried baby potatoes can be kept airtight in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Freezing: Seal them in an airtight container or freezer bag and store them frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- To reheat: I recommend reheating thawed roasted potatoes in the air fryer at 400ºF for a few minutes, or until warm and re-crisped.
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- Instant pot mashed potatoes are buttery, perfectly seasoned, so fluffy, and simply irresistible! It is ready in under 25 minutes, you can't resist devouring it straight from the pressure cooker.
- Yukon Gold mashed potatoes are irresistibly rich, buttery, and ultra-creamy—absolutely delicious! These homemade mashed potatoes are a crowd favorite, easy to make, and the perfect addition to any meal.
- Spicy potato tacos are a quick, mega flavorful, and satisfying 30-minute vegetarian dinner. Tender, skillet-cooked potatoes seasoned with bold Mexican spices are topped with a creamy sauce and fresh pico de gallo.
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Tanisha
I made it for dinner last night and there was no potato leftover! Thanks for this easy recipe.
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it - Maria ♡