Is there anything better than crunchy, crisp fried potato? These air fryer potato cubes are just as crispy and fluffy as the deep-fried favorite and made with less oil making them lower in fat - the perfect family-friendly treat!
The problem with deep-fried potatoes, aside from the high-fat content, is that often you can taste the cooking oil more than the potato itself. With each mouthful of air fryer potato cubes, you will only taste crisp, fluffy potato and a delicate smattering of garlic, rosemary, and thyme!
Air frying potato cubes means that hot air is passed around the potatoes to cook them evenly and quickly while creating a beautifully crispy skin and fluffy middle. In addition, cooking with hot air means that you don’t need to use as much oil when cooking in the air fryer, which means lowering the fat content.
You’ll love how simple crispy air fryer potatoes are to prepare. Ready in just 15 minutes and with minimal ingredients, they’re perfect as a quick snack or a side dish.
Ingredients you’ll need to make crispy air fryer potatoes
**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**
Potatoes. The best potatoes in air fryer are slightly floury varieties such as russet potatoes, Yukon Gold or Idaho. Floury potatoes are your best bet if you want fluffy insides and crispy skin! Always choose fresh potatoes that haven’t begun to sprout and don’t have any green patches.
Olive or avocado oil. Using the air fryer means that you get crispy potatoes with far less oil! Olive oil contains high levels of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that reduces inflammation and may even help prevent cancer. Avocado oil is also high in oleic acid and may benefit weight loss.
Minced garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary. This earthy flavor combination is the perfect complement to the slight sweetness of potatoes. Some other seasonings that work well with air fryer cubed potatoes are garlic and paprika, oregano, paprika, and thyme or aromatic harissa.
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How to make potato cubes in air fryer?
- Seasoning the potatoes: In a large bowl or baking sheet, add the cubed potatoes, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Air frying: Add the cubed potatoes to the air fryer basket and shake the basket or stir the potatoes. Set the air fryer to 400ºF for 15 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times to ensure the potatoes are cooked evenly.
- Serving: Remove from the basket and serve hot. Enjoy!
Recipe tips:
- Highly recommended to use a sharp knife to cut the potatoes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to a year. But for better quality, consume within 4 months.
- Reheat in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes or until crispy. Spritz with oil if needed.
How long to air fry potato cubes?
It takes about 15 minutes at 400°F to air fry potato cubes. The time will vary depending on which air fryer model you are using and how big your potato cubes are.
You can check whether your potatoes are done by looking for crispy, slightly browned skin and inserting a fork into the middle to see if the flesh has become soft and fluffy.
What to serve with crispy potatoes
These crispy potato cubes are a great after-school snack, served with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce!
They’re also a fantastic side; try them with tender garlic parmesan chicken wings for a meal that’s guaranteed to make the whole family happy.
For a whole meal plan, try it with air fryer BBQ chicken thighs and air fryer broccolini.
How to store air fried potato cubes?
If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a year.
To store them in the fridge, seal them in an airtight container or a ZipTop bag.
To freeze them, lay them out on a baking sheet with a small gap between them, and freeze them for 6 hours. You can then transfer them into a ZipTop bag. Following this method prevents the potatoes from sticking together in a clump!
How to reheat air fried cubed potatoes
To reheat cubed potatoes in air fryer, preheat it to 350°F and then lay the potatoes out in the basket. Spray a light covering of oil, and fry for 5-10 minutes. If heating from frozen, you will need to increase the time.
If you prefer to reheat your potatoes in the oven, preheat them to 400°F and put them on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil. Check them after 10 minutes, and allow a little longer if they aren’t hot in the middle.
FAQ’S
Can you cook raw potatoes in an air fryer?
You can! If you find that your cubed potatoes air fryer don’t go crispy, you can try soaking them in water before frying them. Soaking helps to draw out the starch, which can sometimes stop potatoes from getting the crunchy skin you want.
What potatoes are best for air frying?
Fresh, floury potatoes like Maris Piper, Yukon Gold, or Idaho are best for air frying. They will go fluffier in the middle, and the skins crisp beautifully.
How to cut potato cubes?
Lay your potato on a chopping board and chop it into slices about 2 inches thick using a good quality sharp knife. Then, cut the slices into sticks about 2 inches wide. Finally, chop those sticks into cubes.
A sharp knife is essential because it will more easily glide through the potato's flesh. Blunt knives are dangerous because they can slide off the surface of the potato, and you can end up cutting yourself.
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Air Fryer Potato Cubes Recipe
Yield: 3-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
You’ll love how simple crispy air fryer potatoes are to prepare. Ready in just 15 minutes and with minimal ingredients, they’re perfect as a quick snack or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- In a large bowl or baking sheet, add the cubed potatoes, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cubed potatoes to the air fryer basket and shake the basket or stir the potatoes. Set the air fryer to 400ºF for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times to ensure the potatoes are cooked evenly.
- Remove from the basket and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- Highly recommended to use a sharp knife to cut the potatoes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days on in the freezer for up to a year but for better quality, consume them within 4 months.
- Reheat in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes or until crispy. Spritz with oil if needed.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 203Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 138mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
