Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are crisp and golden outside, tender inside, and ready with almost no effort. This easy side dish takes just minutes to prep and cooks in under 30 minutes.
Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes 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 Overview
This easy side dish uses small fingerling potatoes with a light coating of oil and simple pantry seasonings. Fresh parsley adds a little color and freshness just before serving.
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
Air fry the seasoned fingerling potatoes at 400°F until the edges are crisp and the centers are tender and creamy, about 20 minutes. Use the step-by-step visual guide below to see how to prepare, arrange, and cook the potatoes evenly.
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 to pan grilled top sirloin steaks or boneless pork chops. You'll enjoy them plain, or with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, chives, or cheese.
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.
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.
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.
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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
- Nuwave Brio Air Fryer
- Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart
- Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart
- Nuwave 6 quart Air Fryer
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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