With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, these Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes can be made in just 20 minutes. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are a must-try for potato lovers!
These Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are super crispy and full of flavor, just like my popular air fryer sweet potatoes. The simple seasonings make them taste amazing, and it’s hard to believe there are only a few ingredients.
I love that these potatoes can be cooked in the air fryer in less than 20 minutes, which is half the time as compared to the oven.
The best part is that these potatoes are versatile and can be enjoyed in any meal. If you’re looking for an extremely satisfying snack that’s hard to resist, these crispy, creamy potatoes are the perfect choice. Want a side dish for your dinner? These roasted fingerling potatoes are a great pairing.
If you love potatoes, you’ll love my Spicy Bombay Potatoes and Garlic Chili Potatoes.
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What are Fingerling Potatoes?
They are a type of small potato typically harvested when they are still young. Their waxy texture makes them perfect for roasting or frying. Their small size also allows them to cook quickly and evenly in the air fryer.
They are usually sold in a bag with yellow-colored fingerling potatoes. But during fall or the holiday season, you might find multi-colored fingerling potatoes. You can use any in this recipe.
Ingredients
- Fingerling potatoes: I use small, thin-skinned potatoes because they cook quickly and have a naturally creamy texture. You can use the yellow-colored or the multi-colored fingerling potatoes. If you don’t have fingerling potatoes, baby potatoes or Yukon Golds cut into wedges work well too.
- Oil: Helps crisp up the potatoes while adding a rich, buttery flavor. I used olive oil, but any neutral oil, such as avocado oil, is another great option.
- Garlic: I added freshly minced garlic for the robust flavor. You can replace it with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder if you prefer.
- Seasoning: I added salt, freshly ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. You can substitute with fresh thyme or rosemary if you like. Paprika is optional.
- Grated Parmesan (optional): I used freshly grated parmesan cheese. It adds a savory, crisped, cheesy texture after air frying. Leave out cheese to keep these potatoes vegan.
- Parsley: Topping with herbs gives color and a hint of brightness to the final dish.
How to Cook Fingerling Potatoes in the Air Fryer?
This here is my favorite way to roast potatoes. It is fast, easy and hassle-free with 4 simple steps.
Prep the Potatoes
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Rinse and dry the fingerling potatoes. Trim off any blemishes, but do not peel them.
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Make sure the potatoes are all evenly sized after cutting so they will all cook well in the same cooking time in the air fryer.
Season the Potatoes
Toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Mix well to coat evenly.
Air Fry the Potatoes
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top (if using).
Garnish & Serve
Remove from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate. Top with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Meeta’s Pro-Tips
Make sure to dry the potatoes: After washing and scrubbing the potatoes, don’t skip this step. Use a kitchen towel to dry the potatoes thoroughly. Wet potatoes will not allow the oil and seasoning to stick, so they won’t crisp well.
Don’t skip the oil: Many people say that the point of using an air fryer is to skip oil, but I don’t recommend doing that if you like crispy potatoes.
Cook in a single layer: For even cooking, it is important not to overcrowd the basket and cook the potatoes in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed. Flip halfway through to ensure even crispiness.
Vary the Seasonings: These potatoes are very versatile, so don’t hesitate to vary the seasonings to your taste. You can go with simple garlic, salt, and pepper, or elevate these potatoes with cajun seasoning or garam masala for a spicier twist.
Finish with lemon: Sprinkle some lemon juice for a tangy flavor for the crispy potatoes.
What to Serve with Fingerling Potatoes?
These potatoes are very versatile and can be served as a snack or side dish. They are perfect for everyday meals and for special occasions such as Thanksgiving. Some pairing suggestions below:
- These potatoes will pair perfectly with roasted or grilled chicken, such as chicken kebab, bruschetta chicken, or chicken parmesan.
- You can also pair these potatoes with grilled fish, such as this crispy parmesan-crusted halibut.
- Serve these fingerling potatoes as breakfast potatoes with scrambled eggs or a quiche.
- Enjoy roasted potatoes as a snack with ketchup or yogurt dipping sauce or avocado cilantro sauce.
Storing & Reheating
You might not have much left of these delicious fingerling potatoes, but if you do, you can keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
Common Questions
Yes, you can use baby potatoes, Yukon Golds, or red potatoes cut into small wedges. The cooking time may vary slightly.
Make sure to dry the potatoes well before seasoning. Also, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and cook in batches if needed.
Yes, you can cook the potatoes ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes until crispy again.
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Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes (20-Minute Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fingerling potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika, optional
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan optional, optional, skip for vegan
- Parsley, for garnish, freshly chopped or dried
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Rinse and dry the potatoes. Trim off any blemishes, but do not peel. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Add the oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Toss until potatoes are well coated with the seasoning.
- Transfer the potatoes in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Cook the potatoes until tender when pierced with a knife, 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through. At the 10 minute mark, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer. Sprinkle with the parsley and additinal parmesan if you like. Serve hot.
