Fingerling potatoes are such a fun little side to make, and the air fryer does absolute magic with them. The skins crisp up beautifully while the insides stay soft and creamy, just how I want my roasted potatoes to be. What I love most is how little work they need. A quick toss in oil and seasonings and pop them in the air fryer. You have a nifty side or snack ready in 20 minutes.
I often make these when I can find these potatoes. They go perfectly with any meal or breakfast. And honestly, I have also eaten them straight out of the bowl as a snack with some ketchup on the side. The best part is that they are so versatile. You can use any spice mix that you have at hand.
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Ingredient Breakdown
Fingerling Potatoes: These have very thin skin and need no peeling. The skin crisps up really well.
Olive Oil: A light coat helps the seasonings stick and gives the potatoes that golden roasted look.
Seasonings: Salt and pepper are the basics, and I like adding garlic powder, paprika and unsalted Cajun spice mix for extra flavour. You can add any additional seasonings that you like.
Herbs: Fresh cilantro or parsley work well. Dried herbs are okay too.
Instructions
Wash and scrub the potatoes and pat them dry.
You can cook them whole. I cut them in halves leaving the skin on.
In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and Cajun spice mix until evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 200C or 400F for 4 minutes. Spread the potatoes in the basket in a single layer.
Cook for 13-15 minutes at 200C or 400F, giving the basket a shake halfway through, until the fingerling potatoes are crisp outside and tender inside.
Serve roasted fingerling potatoes hot after garnishing with chopped cilantro or parsley. They are really delicious and get over in minutes.
Expert Tips
- Make sure to dry the potatoes after washing so they crisp up nicely, and the seasoning adheres properly.
- You can vary the seasonings used as per taste and availability.
- Shake the basket once or twice so the potatoes cook evenly.
- Adding nutritional yeast gives them a nice cheesy taste.
- If you have leftovers, pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes and they will crisp right back up.
Air fryer Fingerling Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fingerling potatoes
- 1½ tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. paprika or red chilli powder
- 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp. fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes and pat them dry. You can cook them whole. I cut them in halves leaving the skin on.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and Cajun spice mix until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C or 400F for 4 minutes. Spread the potatoes in the basket in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes at 200C or 400F, giving the basket a shake halfway through, until the fingerling potatoes are crisp outside and tender inside.
- Serve them hot after garnishing with chopped cilantro or parsley. They are really delicious and get over in minutes.
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