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.
1teaspoongarlic powder for stronger flavor use 1 medium garlic clove, minced
1teaspoononion powder
½teaspoondried thyme
1teaspoonsalt or to taste
½teaspoonpaprika
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.