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air fryer Roasted Sliced Potatoes with thyme

Potatoes In Air Fryer

Potatoes in air fryer are the new way to enjoy this potato side dish recipe. Using minimal ingredients and an incredibly easy cooking process, you can make delicious sliced potatoes in under 15 minutes. With just a little oil you get a perfectly crisp exterior with fluffy potato inside.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 side dish servings
Calories 281 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds larger Russet potatoes
  • 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for stronger flavor use 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • fresh thyme for serving
  • black pepper to taste optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut the potatoes lengthwise about ¼ inches thick slices. Not very thin. With a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out potato hearts. I used 2-inch cookie heart. This step is optional and you can simply leave the round slices as they are.
    2 pounds larger Russet potatoes
  • Place potatoes in a large bowl and toss in seasonings. Add olive oil and combine. Spray the air fryer tray lightly with oil before adding the seasoned potato slices.
    1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or more if needed, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt or to taste, ½ teaspoon paprika, black pepper to taste optional, 1 teaspoon garlic powder for stronger flavor use 1 medium garlic clove
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 F according to manufacturer instructions. (Mine was 375 F for 5 minutes) Cosori 5.8 quart. You could also use something like a Ninja Foodi air fryer.)
  • Place the potatoes in the basket in single layer. Don't overcrowd the basket and cook in multiple batches. Air fry potatoes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-11 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through. Potato slices should have a golden brown edges once done cooking.
  • Serve with fresh herbs, as an appetizer with dipping sauces, as a side dish or for breakfast instead of hash browns.
    fresh thyme for serving

Notes

  • You can use as little as 1 tablespoons of oil or use a little more. I find the fries slightly crispier and flavorful when using oil but you can use even less for an air fryer. Fried food generally doesn’t reheat well. But with air fryer you can reheat them once if they got cold (on the same day of making). Reheat in a preheated air fryer at 375F for 3-5 minutes.
  • To Store. Store cooked and cooled leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • To Reheat. I don't recommend cutting the potatoes too long in advance. But you can definitely slice them in the morning and keep them submerged in cold water until evening or the next morning.
  • Freezing. I recommend using the same air fryer and reheating potatoes just once or twice for about 3-4 minutes at 375 F, the same temperature used for cooking. I don't recommend microwaving as the potatoes will lose their crisp exterior and become soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 1301mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg
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