Air fryer roasted potatoes with garlic and herbs are cooked to golden, crispy perfection. They are the perfect side dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
I promise I will be making more than just potatoes in my air fryer one day real soon. 🤣 I just cannot help myself!
This little device makes the perfect baked potato, French fries and now…may I introduce my newest air fryer potato obsession: roasted potatoes with garlic and herbs.
My mom was here, helping me with the kids since my recent cancer diagnosis. I made these twice while she was here, and she had a fit! I think she was about ready to get an air fryer only to make these potatoes…LOL!
Also, I started eating the leftovers with scrambled eggs for breakfast. I just reheat them in my toaster oven while my eggs are cooking. So yummy!
How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
We have made these with Russets, red potatoes and Yukon golds. The Yukon golds are what you are seeing in these photos, but all of them work great!👍🏻
I chose not to peel my potatoes. We like the peeling, and my mom always said that’s where all the vitamins are!😆 Even though we buy organic potatoes, I still give mine a good scrub first, and pat them dry with either a paper towel or a kitchen towel. Of course, you can always peel them if you prefer.
I use cooking spray for this recipe. It really helps to distribute the oil evenly, plus I do need very much of it.
I love avocado oil spray! It is great for any recipe that uses high heat. Plus, it is very mild in taste. This is not sponsored, by the way.
I give the air fryer basket a good spray first. Then I add my potatoes in. I give the potatoes a good spray too.
Next, I add the salt, pepper, granulated garlic (or garlic powder), oregano and basil. Then I toss everything to make sure the potatoes get evenly coated. My hands work fine for this. But I used a spoon here to keep my hands clean for the camera.😉👌🏻
Then I cook it at 400 degrees until they get the crispy look that I am going for, which usually ends up being somewhere between 20 and 24 minutes.
This particular batch took 22 minutes, by the way. I do toss mine a couple times during those twenty-something minutes to ensure even cooking.
Also, side note, I have made this many times to figure out what is the maximum amount I can make with great results. The answer: 1.5 pounds of potatoes.
I used four medium Yukon golds. If you do more than this, the cooking seems to get uneven. That is my main complaint about the air fryer – limited capacity! But this recipe does make four hearty servings. Less than this is fine, but I would not recommend any more than 1.5 pounds.
The result? Roasted potato perfection!😍👌🏻
Tools Used to Make Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
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- Air Fryer – I am currently using the Avalon Bay brand
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- A flipper is helpful for tossing during cooking, plus serving
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes Recipe
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Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Air fryer roasted potatoes with garlic and herbs are cooked to golden, crispy perfection. They are the perfect side dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds potatoes (diced into 1 inch pieces - gold, red or russets)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or more, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- cooking spray (I am using avocado oil cooking spray)
Instructions
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Spray the air fryer cooking basket with the cooking spray.
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Add diced potatoes to the basket, and give the potatoes a spray.
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Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and basil, and toss to combine and evenly coat the potatoes.
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Cook at 400 degrees (not preheated) until brown and crispy, about 20 to 24 minutes.
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Toss them half way through with a flipper, and shake the basket once more to ensure even cooking.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
Any of the following types of potato will work well with this recipe: red potatoes, white potatoes, Russets, Yukon golds. I would not recommend sweet potatoes with this flavor profile.
Any type of cooking spray works with this recipe. I would recommend one with mild, neutral flavor. Avocado oil is my favorite to use. I would not recommend any of the flavored cooking sprays, such as butter flavor.
Crystal Myer says
Very good, I pre heated the air frier and with an olive oil spray. In a bowl combined potatoes pink salt , peppercorns, garlic, onion and little bit of smoked paprika. Shake every 5 mins where done in about 15-17 mins
They were delish. We really enjoyed them. Will never make in the oven or pan fry again
Crystal Myer says
Forgot to mention that I sprayed the potatoes with a little bit of the spray.
Abusby says
This was probably one of the worst recipes I’ve found for the air fryer to date. Cooking time is way off. If you put it at 400 for 24 mins the inside doesn’t cook and the outside gets overdone. I even shook the basket several times throughout. Would not recommend
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Hi Abusby! All air fryers are a little different. That being said, I have tested this particular recipe myself in 4 different air fryers and had excellent results each time.👌🏻 It’s a little tough to troubleshoot from a distance, but I can try. 😉 What size did you chop the potatoes? Also, you could try preheating your air fryer first if you decide to try this recipe again. Hope that helps!
Bernie Robinson says
Marjorie: I purchased an air fryer last week and have just tried the roast spuds for lunch. Fantastico!! We are in Pichidangui on the coast of Chile about 120 miles north of the capital Santiago. I am going to click on your recipe archive and see how much more I can make with our new toy!!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay, Bernie! That is so great to hear.🙌🏻
Melissa says
I made these tonight in the Ninja Deluxe air fryer and they came out perfect! I tossed the potatoes in olive oil first, used your recipe for everything else, and then added Parmesan bread crumbs, and a tad of grated Parmesan. Tossed it all well in a bowl. Adjusted the time in mine to 14 mins and they came out perfect. They were delicious! We have 4 picky eaters and everyone loved them! Thanks for this quick and easy recipe!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay, Melissa!💖 Glad y’all enjoyed them. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!🙏🏻
Hannah says
Do you boil the potatoes first before you fry them?
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Hi Hannah! No, I do not boil them first.
Christy says
ive been looking for a recipe for roasted potatoes and i’ve tried so many that turn out either mushy or just nasty until your recipe. i was blown away at how they turned out, was very skeptical but i must say i’m very impressed and my family was upset there wasn’t any leftovers. this is definitely a keeper and will makes again over and over. thank you for sharing.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Woo hooo, Christy!💖🙌🏻
Suzan says
I agree wholeheartedly… absolutely delicious! Made just as directed. No need to waiver (as is the case with MOST recipes) Thanks for helping with this airfryer roasted creamer potato”go to” side dish!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Glad you enjoyed it, Suzan!💖
Summer says
I read you’re not supposed to use cooking spray in an air fryer?
Joyce says
Do you have a cook book of airfrier recipes
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Hi Joyce! No cookbook, but here is my Air Fryer recipe archive: https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/my-recipes/?fwp_categories=air-fryer
Sheilda says
This recipe is duly noted in my files. I love your website. The photos are always gorgeous & you leave no stone unturned in the directions. I cannot wait until you return to making YT videos. Being a southerner, I can relate to them.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Hi Sheilda! Thank you so very much. That is so kind.💖
earl says
I purchased my air dryer 2 days ago at Sam’s club and can’t believe the results, and cant wait to try your recipes .thank you cliff.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Thank you! Enjoy!
Karen says
Missing some measurements in the ingredient list. 1/2 oregano? 1/2 basil? Tsp? TBSP? Help!
Thanks!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
I am so glad you brought this to my attention. Thank you! I am not sure what happened. They are all teaspoons, and I have updated the recipe card to fix the error. Thanks again!
Edyta Gancarz says
That might be up too your opinion…. Depending upon your desire for herbal seasoning
Edyta Gancarz says
Oh my goodness…. Perfect roasted potatoes…. Only 25 min … my mother in law was speechless as she didn’t see me prepping the potatoes and I had them ready in no time lol