Air fryer potatoes are one of the easiest ways to create a crispy, golden side dish with less oil. With a fluffy centre and crunchy exterior, these potatoes are perfect for weeknight dinners, braais, or family gatherings. Using simple ingredients and an air fryer, you can achieve delicious results in less time than traditional roasting methods.
For the best results, choose firm potatoes and cut them into evenly sized pieces. A light coating of oil and your favourite seasonings will help create that irresistible crunch. You can customise the flavour with herbs, garlic, paprika, or a pinch of chilli for extra heat.
1kg Food Lover’s All-Purpose Potatoes 30ml (2 Tbsp) Food Lover’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil 60ml (¼ cup) Food Lover’s Salted Butter, melted 60ml (¼ cup) cake flour 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled Salt and pepper, to taste
Bring a sauce pot of salted water to the boil.
Peel and cut the potatoes into halves or quarters. Place them into the boiling water to par-cook for 10 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry before placing into a bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and butter over and mix to coat. Then dust the potatoes evenly with the flour.
Place the potatoes into the air-fryer basket, add the rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves.
Turn the temperature to 190°C and cook for 20-25 minutes, giving the basket a shake every 5 minutes. Once golden brown and crispy, season the potatoes well with salt and pepper before serving.
For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air-fryer the basket when roasting the potatoes.
