Air Fryer Roast Potatoes (Extra Crispy)
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20–25 minutes
Total: ~30 minutes
🍽 Serves
2–4 people
🧾 Ingredients
1 kg (2.2 lb) potatoes
Best: Maris Piper, Yukon Gold, Russet, or King Edward2–3 tbsp oil
(olive oil, vegetable oil, or duck fat)1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
½ tsp paprika or rosemary (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Potatoes
Peel (optional) and cut potatoes into even chunks (about golf-ball size).
Rinse in cold water to remove excess starch.
Dry thoroughly with a towel (important for crispiness).
2️⃣ Parboil (SECRET STEP – optional but recommended)
Boil potatoes in salted water for 7–10 minutes until edges are soft.
Drain well and let steam-dry for 2 minutes.
Shake the pot to rough up the edges (this = crunch).
If skipping parboiling, expect slightly less crisp results.
3️⃣ Season
Toss potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
Make sure all pieces are lightly coated, not swimming in oil.
4️⃣ Air Fry
Preheat air fryer to 200°C / 390°F (if your model allows).
Add potatoes in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
Cook for 20–25 minutes, shaking or turning every 7–8 minutes.
5️⃣ Finish & Serve
Taste and add extra salt if needed.
Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
❓ Q & A – Common Questions
❓ Why aren’t my potatoes crispy?
Most common reasons:
Too much oil
Potatoes not dry
Basket overcrowded
Skipped parboiling
✔ Fix: Dry well, cook in batches, and rough up edges after boiling.
❓ Do I really need to parboil?
No—but yes if you want restaurant-level crispiness.
Without parboiling, cook time may increase to 30–35 minutes.
❓ What oil is best?
Crispiest: Duck fat or beef dripping
Everyday: Olive oil or vegetable oil
Avoid: Butter (burns too fast)
❓ Can I make them ahead?
They’re best fresh, but you can:
Reheat in air fryer at 190°C / 375°F for 5–7 min
Do NOT microwave (they go soggy)
❓ Can I add garlic or herbs?
Yes, but:
Add fresh garlic or herbs in the last 5 minutes
Dried herbs can go in from the start
❓ Can I use frozen potatoes?
Yes!
Cook straight from frozen
Use less oil
Add 5–10 extra minutes
Shake often
❓ How do I make them healthier?
Use 1–1½ tbsp oil
Keep skins on
Serve with yogurt-based dip instead of mayo
If you want, I can also give you:
🇬🇧 British-style Sunday roast potatoes
🧄 Garlic parmesan version
🌶 Spicy peri-peri potatoes
🥗 Low-oil / diet-friendly version.
