Air fryer roasted potatoes are super yum. Whether it is your favorite movie or your Super bowl. IPL or Ashes. You will never find anyone who doesn't like potatoes! Nothing better than a crispy hot potato and some lemon soda. Learn this easy recipe here. Airfryer has made my snacks easy. I tried to make these crispy potatoes in oven too earlier but performance of air fryer is much better.
They are a perfect snack. Air fried roasted potato appeals to all young and old. Everyone also love them. Add a different seasoning and find your favorite flavor. I love making frozen fries too but making it from scratch is not so difficult. It is just something you can perfect with time.
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Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Tissue paper
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes large (Refer below for the variety of potatoes)
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning
Which variety of potato do I choose ?
Choosing the correct variety of potato is the most important step in this recipe.The varieties that work well include the following.
- Russet
- Yukon Gold
- Kind Edward
- Royal Dutch cream
- Royal blue / Purple
Depending on where you live, you will find one vareity or other. I have tried with Russet, King edward, Dutch cream, Royal blue and all of them were good .The best result was with Russet and King Edward potatoes.
How to make roasted potatoes in air fryer ?
- Peel and chop the potatoes in cubes. Soak them in cold water for 3-4 hour. Add few ice cubes if you like.
- Drain the water from the potatoes. Dry them using a paper tissue.
- Toss them with 2 tablespoon oil (no ,salt/seasoning now)
- Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C | 390 F for 10 mins. Place them in the tray in a single layer in the preheated air fryer. You may need to cook them in batches depending on your basket size.
- Air fry them at 200 deg C | 390 F for 12 mins, stirring once/twice in between using a spatula.
- Toss salt & pepper or any seasoning in 1 tbsp. oil.
Toss the potatoes in it.
- Continue to cook at 200C | 390 F for 10-12 minutes or until you get the desired crispness. Serve immediately.
Variation
Add any seasoning as per you taste. Peri -peri , garam masala, curry powder or cajun.
Substitution
You can substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes. The cooking time may wary.
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Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- knife
- Tissue paper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes in cubes. Soak them in cold water for 3-4 hour. Add few ice cubes if you like.
- Drain the water from the potatoes. Dry them using a paper tissue.
- Toss them with 2 tablespoon oil (no ,salt/seasoning now)
- Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C | 390 F for 10 mins. Place them in the tray in a single layer in the preheated air fryer. You may need to cook them in batches depending on your basket size.
- Air fry them at 200 deg C | 390 F for 12 mins, stirring once/twice in between using a spatula.
- Mix salt & pepper or any seasoning in 1 tbsp. oil. Toss the potatoes in it.
- Continue to cook at 200C | 390 F for 10-12 minutes or until you get the desired crispness.
- Serve immediately.
Storage
Store them in refrigerator in 3-4 days. Air fry for 2 mins before you serve.
Top tip
Always preheat the air fryer before you cook your snacks in it.
FAQs
It will help remove starch and achieve crispy texture.
If water content is more, they can go soggy if not properly cooked. Red, white and yellow potatoes have more water content than russet.
Hope you will enjoy making this recipe in your kitchen too! Do let us know how it turned out 🙂
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