Description
Crispy Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are a quick and easy side dish featuring halved fingerling potatoes tossed in olive oil, garlic, onion powder, paprika, and parmesan cheese, then air fried to golden perfection. Finished with fresh parsley, these potatoes deliver a flavorful, crispy treat that's perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds fingerling potatoes, cut in half lengthwise
Seasoning
- 1 - 2 tbsp olive oil (depending on desired crispiness)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease the basket with a non-stick olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Season the potatoes: In a mixing bowl, toss the halved fingerling potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and freshly grated parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Line the bottom of your air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent the cheese from falling into the basket or sticking to the grate.
- Air fry the potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 14 to 18 minutes. At the 10-minute mark, shake the basket to ensure even cooking. Check at 14 minutes to decide if you want them crispier, then continue to air fry as needed.
- Serve immediately: Remove the crispy potatoes from the air fryer, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust olive oil quantity based on desired crispiness; more oil yields crispier potatoes.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps achieve even browning.
- Using parchment paper helps prevent cheese from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispness; leftovers may lose their texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
