These air fryer red fingerling potatoes come out golden on the outside and creamy in the middle, with just enough garlic and rosemary to keep them interesting. They're simple, fast, and work with just about any main dish. Use your Ninja Crispi for best results!
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MARY'S TWO CENTS
This recipe definitely falls into our CHEAP category. Grab a bag of red potatoes and some fresh rosemary, and you probably have everything else on hand! Use your Ninja Crispi!
INGREDIENTS
See the recipe card for quantities and measurements.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR airfryer potatoes
- Wash and slice the potatoes.
- Pour oil over the potatoes.
- Add the garlic powder and salt.
- Add the minced rosemary.
- Toss to coat evenly.
- Place in ari fryer skin side down. Shown in Ninja Crispi.
- Air Fry until cooked through.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.s
Substitutions
You can use baby Yukon golds or small russet potatoes instead of red potatoes, just keep the pieces similar in size.
Dried rosemary can replace fresh, use about ½ teaspoon.
Avocado oil, light olive oil, or melted butter can stand in for extra virgin olive oil.
Garlic salt can be used instead of garlic powder and kosher salt, just reduce or skip the added salt.
Variations
Thinking about making this recipe your own? Here are some suggestions.
For a lemon-herb version, add a little lemon zest at the end.
Toss in paprika or smoked paprika for a warm, savory twist.
Add grated parmesan right after cooking so it melts onto the hot potatoes.
For a spicy version, sprinkle with cayenne or chili flakes before air frying.
STORAGE
Let leftovers cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 4 to 6 minutes until hot and crisp again. Avoid the microwave if you want to keep them from turning soft.
Top tip
After you toss the potatoes with oil and seasoning, let them sit for 5 minutes before air frying. That short rest gives the salt time to pull a little moisture to the surface, which helps the outsides brown faster and crisp up better in the air fryer.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Medium bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound red fingerling or baby potatoes sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary leaves removed and minced
- Coarse sea salt to taste
Instructions
- If using a conventional air fryer, preheat to 400°F. Preheating is not necessary if using the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer.
- Wash the potatoes and slice in half lengthwise and place in a medium bowl.
- Pour the olive oil over the potatoes and mix well to coat each potato.
- Add the garlic powder and the Kosher salt.
- Add the minced rosemary.
- Mix well to thoroughly coat the potatoes with oil and seasonings.
- Place the potato slices skin side down in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the potatoes on 400°F in a conventional air fryer and on the Airfry setting (400°-425°F) if using the Ninja Crispi. Test for doneness and add additional time as necessary.
- Remove the fully cooked potatoes onto a preheated sheet pan and place in a 200°F oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
- At serving time sprinkle the potatoes with coarse sea salt. Delicious served with sour cream on the side.
Notes
Nutrition
FAQ's
No. These cook well without soaking, especially since red and fingerling potatoes are lower in starch.
You can cook them earlier in the day and reheat in the air fryer right before serving. They'll crisp back up nicely.
Usually this means the basket is too full or there isn't enough oil coating the potatoes. Spread them out and make sure they're lightly but evenly coated.
Yes. You can leave it out or swap it for thyme, Italian seasoning, or even just garlic and salt.
They go great with grilled or roasted chicken, steak, fish, or as a side for burgers and sandwiches. Sour cream, ranch, or garlic aioli are all good dipping options.
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