Crispy, golden brown, and perfectly seasoned, air fried diced potatoes are a delicious, low fat side dish. Homemade with simple ingredients, diced potatoes in the air fryer cook up in just minutes.
These almost oil free air fried diced potatoes are not just for breakfast either! They make a fast and easy side dish for any steak, salmon, or chicken dinner.
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Those who crave crispy perfection will revel in the air fryer's ability to transform humble potato cubes into golden nuggets of delight. The hot air circulating within the appliance works its magic, resulting in crispy diced potatoes.
Ingredients You'll Need
Use any potatoes that you like. Thick skinned potatoes like Russets can be peeled, or scrubbed and skins on. Yukon and Red potatoes have papery thin skins that you can simply just leave on.
Try adding herb seasonings as well as salt, such as French Fry Seasoning, Lemon Pepper Seasoning, and even Chili Seasoning, to amp up the flavor!
- Potatoes - Yukon Gold or Red potatoes air fry up beautifully, but you can use any potatoes you like.
- Olive oil - In a spray bottle. Don't use non stick cooking sprays in air fryers, as it can damage the cooking element.
- Salt
- Pepper
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Air Fried Diced Potatoes
Cooking diced potatoes in the air fryer is an easy and quick side dish you can have prepared in about 30 minutes. They go perfectly with breakfast foods like omelettes, French toast, and biscuits. These crispy, low fat potatoes also complement steaks and chicken!
Prepare The Potatoes for Air Frying
- Dice potatoes in ยฝ" to 1" pieces. (You don't have to peel if using Yukon gold, or red potatoes).
- In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat.
Place Diced Potatoes In The Air Fryer
- Spread the seasoned, diced potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air Fry Until Golden Brown
- Air fry for 20-25 minutes at degrees 350 F, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
Adjust Seasonings And Serve
- Transfer the air fried diced potatoes to a serving dish or platter, adjust seasonings, and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Diced Potatoes a useful hint here, like let the grill run for 4-5 minutes to burn off any remnants, then clean it. I like to use this bristle-free barbecue brush (affiliate link) for cleaning the grill.
Some great recipes to serve these air fryer dice potatoes with are:
- Air Fryer Sausage Patties
- Broccoli Bacon Quiche
- Crisco Biscuits
- Southern White Pepper Gravy
- Collard Greens in the Crockpot
Related Recipes
- Frozen Sweet Potato Fries In Air Fryer
- Baked Sweet Potato Slices
- Red Hot and Blue Potato Salad
- Air Fried Potato Wedges
- Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations when making air fried diced potatoes:
- You can use any type of potato for this recipe. Yukon Gold, red potatoes, or sweet potatoes would all be delicious.
- If you don't have any olive oil, you can use vegetable oil or canola oil.
- You can add other seasonings to the potatoes, such as onion powder, cayenne pepper, or rosemary.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making air fryer diced potatoes.
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- Nuwave Brio Air Fryer - Rotisserie - Grill - This 15 quart countertop Smart Oven has three slide in trays, that all can be used at the same time. You can air fry rotisserie chickens, an SO mush more!
- Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart - This basket style air fryer will handle four frozen waffles in the air fryer.
- Ninja Foodie Pro Air Fryer - Folds up out of the way on your counter.
- Oil Sprayer - This is a perfect sprayer for spritzing a light coating of oil on vegetables, meats, and other prepared frozen foods before air frying. The tiny amount of oil ensures you get as amazing results as deep frying and roasting, with a fraction of the calories and splatter!
Storage Options
- Leftover potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze the potatoes for up to 2 months.
- To reheat the potatoes, simply thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then air fry them at 350 degrees F for 5 to 10 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips for Success
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Overcrowding will prevent the diced potatoes from cooking evenly.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure the diced potatoes cook evenly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Air fried diced potatoes take about 20-25 minutes to cook at 350 degrees F, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Yes, you can use frozen diced potatoes for this recipe. Simply thaw the potatoes in the refrigerator overnight and then air fry them at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
You can also cook these diced potatoes in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and bake the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
More Delish Ideas
Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
Equipment
- Nuwave
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes Yukon, Red, or any
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Dice potatoes in ½" to 1" pieces. (You don't have to peel if using Yukon gold, or red potatoes).2 lbs potatoes
- In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Spread the seasoned, diced potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on the type or size of your air fryer, you may need air fry in two batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Air fry for 20-25 minutes at degrees 350 F, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the air fried diced potatoes to a serving dish or platter, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Overcrowding will prevent the diced potatoes from cooking evenly.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure the diced potatoes cook evenly.
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