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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes season with olive oil and piri piri
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Air-fried baby potatoes are a delicious snack or side that can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Cooking baby potatoes in the air fryer is the ideal way to prepare them they don't need much oil and the heat cooks them evenly.
Season your air fryer baby potatoes with any seasoning mix, herbs or spices you like for even more flavour.
They make an excellent side dish to almost any meal, with a crunchy outer layer and a soft, fluffy centre. Also, makes a great substitute for roast potatoes with your Sunday Roast Dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Roast Dinner, Side Dish, Sides, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Cuisine: British
Keyword: air fried baby potatoes, air fried potatoes, air fryer mini potatoes, air fryer new potatoes, air fryer potato side dish, air fryer potatoes, air fryer roast baby potatoes, baby potatoes recipe, potato seasoning for air fryer
Yield: 6 Servings
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Baby Potatoes
  • 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Piri Piri Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon Fresh Parsley Finely chopped

More Seasoning Ideas

  • Salt & Black Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Chilli Flakes
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Dried Herbs During Cooking
  • Fresh Herbs For Garnishing

Instructions

  • Wash and dry baby potatoes before chopping them in half.
    500 grams Baby Potatoes
    Chopped baby potatoes spread out over a wooden chopping board
  • In a large bowl, mix the oil in with your chosen seasonings.
    In this example, we have used piri piri seasoning.
    4 tbsp Olive Oil, 2 tsp Piri Piri Seasoning
    Pouring piri piri seasoning on top of the olive oil in a large silver mixing bowl
  • Put the chopped potatoes into the bowl with the oil and seasoning, stir through to makes sure they are fully coated.
    Stirring the chopped baby potatoes together with olive oil and piri piri seasoning in a large mixing bowl
  • Transfer into the air fryer basket. Ensure they fit in a single layer for even results.
    Set the air fryer to 190°C and the cook time to 20 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time. 
    Chopped baby potatoes seasoned with olive oil and piri piri in two air fryer trays
  • After 20 minutes, check to see if the potatoes are golden brown. Use a fork to check they are tender throughout.
    Cook for longer if needed. (larger potatoes or whole new potatoes may need more time)
    Cooked Air fryer baby potatoes in two trays
  • Your air fryer baby potatoes are ready to be served and devoured!
    Cooked Air Fryer Baby Potatoes in an air fryer tray
  • Great served with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
    2 tsp Fresh Parsley
    Air Fryer Baby Potatoes served in a black bowl with fresh chopped parsley sprinkled over the top and a blue cloth in the background

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Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg