Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes are much faster than oven roasted potatoes and are so much crispier and crunchier with a Parmesan crust. Toss potatoes in Parmesan Cheese and some staple spices then let the air fryer do the work!
These are such an easy side dish to pair with almost any protein, such as Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken or a sandwich like Caesar Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Buffalo Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
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⭐️Why I Love Them:
- 20 Minute Cook Time - Diced potatoes cook FAST in the air fryer! Almost half the time as they would take in the oven.
- Crispy Parmesan Coating - Tossing them in parmesan before cooking gives them a crispy, crunchy crust.
- 6 Ingredients (Including oil, salt, and pepper!) - Only a few simple ingredients are needed.
🥘Ingredients:
It only takes a few simple ingredients to make crispy, crunchy, cheesy potatoes in your air fryer. Here's what you need:
- Potatoes - I prefer to use russet potatoes. Russets can also be used in this recipe for Hasselback Potatoes or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.
- Olive Oil - You can use another oil of choice such as canola oil or vegetable oil.
- Spices - Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper
- Grated Parmesan Cheese - I often use the kind in a can! If you use fresh, make sure it's grated finely. The key is for it to form a crunchy coating on the potatoes.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🔪Step by Step Instructions
Making parmesan potatoes in the air fryer is so easy. Just toss the potatoes with a little oil, spices, and parmesan. See the instructions below:
Photo 1 - Wash and dry your potatoes then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss the potatoes with the oil, spices, and parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
Photo 2 - Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray then add the coated potatoes.
Photo 3 - Air Fry, giving the basket a shake a little over halfway through, until the potatoes are crispy, golden, and fork tender.
Photo 4 - Serve while they are still warm. I like to sprinkle with some fresh parsley.
💭Recipe Notes and Tips:
- Double the Recipe to Feed the Whole Family - this recipe can easily be doubled to serve more! Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to air fry in two batches.
- Use Even Sized Pieces - For even cooking, it's best to use even-sized pieces of potatoes. Keep this in mind when chopping and dicing.
- Try Other Spices - Try adding other spices to the coating such as onion powder, paprika, cajun seasoning, or even red pepper flakes to give a kick of spic.
👩🍳Recipe FAQs
An air fryer is essentially a compact countertop convection oven. A fan circulates the hot air at a quick speed which creates a crispy layer on foods without needing to fry in oil. I have this version from Phillips but there are many options on the market! I recommend choosing one with the right size for your family. Some of my favorite are fryer recipes are these Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets.
Potatoes are done when they are fork tender. Fork tender means you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork. These potatoes should also be golden and crunchy on the outside.
All types of potatoes turn out great in the air fryer! For this recipe, I like to use russet potatoes, but I also love making Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges.
🍽Leftovers, Storage, and Reheating
These are crispiest and best served right after making, but leftovers can be stored and reheated later.
Leftovers and Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep fresh for up to 4 days.
Reheating: For best results, I recommend reheating the leftovers in the air fryer or oven at 300 degrees F until warmed through and crispy again. If you microwave the potatoes, they will be softer and lose their crunch.
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Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes
Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes are much faster than oven roasted potatoes and are so much crispier and crunchier with a Parmesan crust. Toss potatoes in Parmesan Cheese and some staple spices then let the air fryer do the work!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Sides
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound russet potatoes (2 medium-large)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, the kind in a can works!
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, optional for garnish
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes. Scrub and dry the potatoes. Chop the potatoes into even-sized 1-inch cubes.
- Toss Potatoes. In a medium bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil, spices, and parmesan.
- Air Fry. Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add the potatoes in an even layer. Air Fry at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Give the basket a shake then air fry again for 5-10 minutes until fork tender and golden.
- Serve. Sprinkle with the fresh parsley and enjoy.
Notes
Leftovers can keep in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ of recipe
- Calories: 349
- Sugar: 1.6 g
- Sodium: 494.1 mg
- Fat: 17.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42.9 g
- Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 7.2 mg
Maya says
These look so good! So far I've mostly used my air fryer to make donuts and heat frozen tater tots... excited to try some new recipes though and this one looks delicious!
Thanks for sharing!
Kathleen says
Yay!! I hope you enjoy!