Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

Air fryer fingerling potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside, yet wonderfully tender on the inside, these delicious potatoes will add interest and flavor to any meal.

Why You Will 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.

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• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes Ingredients
• How to Make Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
• Serving Suggestions
• Related Recipes
• Substitutions and Variations
• Equipment
• Storage and Reheating
• Tips for Success
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
• 📖 Recipe
• Food Safety

Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes Ingredients

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

1. Add the fingerling potatoes to a medium sized bowl and add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Air Fry The Potatoes

2. Add the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
   
   
3. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees F and cook for for 10 minutes.

Shake Potatoes Up

4. After 10 minutes open the air fryer and shake the potatoes up so they cook evenly on all sides.
   
   
5. Continue air frying the fingerling potatoes for another 5 to 8 minutes. The potatoes are done when they are soft to a fork.
   
   
6. 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

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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• Frozen Sweet Potato Fries In Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
• Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
• 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.

• 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!
• Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart - This large family size basket air fryer has room to air fry enough for a large family!
• 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.
• Nuwave Air Fryer 3 quart - This compact basket air fryer is perfect for singles or a small family of 2 or 3. You can air fry two frozen waffles in 4 minutes.
• 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 and Reheating

• 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

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Food Safety

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
• Wash hands after touching raw meat.
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
• Never leave cooking food unattended.
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.