Simplify your weeknight meals with this foolproof side dish. Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes practically cook themselves, requiring minimal prep and hands-off cooking time.
Toss them with a few simple seasonings, and let the air fryer work its magic while you focus on the rest of your meal.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Air fryer fingerling potatoes are a great way to enjoy these delicious mini potatoes without all the fat and calories of deep frying. The crispy skin and creamy flesh of air fried fingerling potatoes are simply irresistible.
- Quick and easy to make.
- Healthy alternative to deep-fried potatoes.
- Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Versatile and can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or snack. You can season them in so many ways.
- Perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight meal of steak or grilled brats to a special holiday gathering.
Ingredients You'll Need
Fingerling potatoes are small, flavorful potatoes that are perfect for air frying. They cook quickly and evenly, and they get crispy on the outside without becoming dry on the inside.
- Fingerling potatoes
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Parsley - Fresh, chopped for garnish.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
These fingerling potatoes cook up in about 20 minutes in an air fryer. They are a perfect side dish to grilled steaks, sauteed bratwursts, and roast chicken. Be sure to air fry at 400 degrees F so that you get nice crispy potatoes with tender, creamy centers. They're simply delicious!
Season The Fingerling Potatoes
- Add the fingerling potatoes to a medium sized bowl and add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Air Fry The Potatoes
- Add the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 400 degrees F and cook for for 10 minutes.
Shake Potatoes Up
- After 10 minutes open the air fryer and shake the potatoes up so they cook evenly on all sides.
- Continue air frying the fingerling potatoes for another 5 to 8 minutes. The potatoes are done when they are soft to a fork.
- Transfer the air fried fingerling potatoes to a serving platter and garnish with parsley. Serve with any topping you like, or plain.
Serving Suggestions
Air fryer fingerling potatoes can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or snack. You'll enjoy them plain, or with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, chives, or cheese.
Some great recipes that air fried fingerling potatoes go well with:
- Broiled Chicken Thighs
- Satay Grilled Chicken Legs
- BBQ Meatballs with Grape Jelly
- Garlic Butter Cast Iron Scallops
- Air Fryer Cabbage
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- Frozen Sweet Potato Fries In Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
- Hot Spiced Apple Cider
- Baked Sweet Potato Slices
- Red Hot and Blue Potato Salad
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations making this air fried fingerling potatoes recipe:
- You can substitute other types of potatoes for fingerling potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, russet, or red potatoes.
- You can also add other seasonings to the potatoes, such as onion powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
- For a more decadent dish, top the potatoes with shredded cheese or sour cream.
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 this air fried fingerling 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
- Air fryer fingerling potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw the potatoes overnight in the refrigerator and then air fry them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips for Success
- For best results, use fingerling potatoes that are about the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. If you have too many potatoes, they will not cook evenly.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure that the potatoes cook evenly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Air fryer fingerling potatoes take about 15-22 minutes to cook, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
The ideal temperature for air frying fingerling potatoes is 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
You can also cook fingerling potatoes in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
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Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ lb fingerling potatoes washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Add the fingerling potatoes to a medium sized bowl and add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.1½ lb fingerling potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Add the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 400° F and cook for for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes open the air fryer and shake the potatoes up so they cook evenly on all sides.
- Continue air frying the fingerling potatoes for another 5 to 8 minutes. The potatoes are done when they are soft to a fork.
- Transfer the air fried fingerling potatoes to a serving platter and garnish with parsley. Serve with any topping you like, or plain.2 tablespoon parsley
Notes
- For best results, use fingerling potatoes that are about the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. If you have too many potatoes, they will not cook evenly.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure that the potatoes cook evenly.
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