This Air Fryer Canned Potatoes recipe is a quick and easy, as well as budget friendly side dish. We always have canned potatoes in the cupboard and cooking them in the air fryer gives them the best texture - crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Perfect for those nights when you don't even have time to peel and chop potatoes.
About Air Fryer Tinned Potatoes
Tinned potatoes are a staple in our kitchen. They are a super versatile side dish and they are really cheap to buy, so they are a good way to bulk out your meal. Not to mention that potatoes are nutritious.
Canned potatoes in the air fryer take just 1 minute preparation and then just 12 minutes to cook and you end up with deliciously crispy potatoes. That have come from a can!
Honestly, I wish I had an air fryer in my student days because these tinned potatoes in the air fryer would have been made a LOT! There are a lot of canned potatoes recipes out there, but this is our favourite.
If you are looking for more air fryer potato recipes, then why not try our crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes, simple Air Fryer Potato Slices or our easy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes?
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Canned potatoes - We bought the cheapest ones we could for this recipe, as we wanted to show just how budget friendly tin potatoes in air fryer are. But you could also use the more expensive canned baby potatoes.
- Olive oil - This is what helps the air fryer tin potatoes get nice and crispy. Use a good quality olive oil.
- Italian seasoning - Whilst you can keep this simple and just use potatoes and oil, some seasoning really does add some extra flavour and Italian seasoning is always our favourite. Carry on reading for more seasoning ideas.
- Parmesan - So, this is totally an optional extra and definitely makes air fryer canned potatoes less budget friendly, but it's totally worth it. It makes them a little more special.
Variations
This is a super simple recipe, so there aren't too many ways that you can change it up. However, there are so many different seasoning blends that you can add to tinned potatoes in the air fryer.
We used an Italian Seasoning, but Cajun seasoning, Fajita seasoning or even Chinese Five Spice will all work well. You could also keep it simple with some garlic powder and dried parsley.
There is no reason why you can't add some extra vegetables into the air fryer when cooking the potatoes. Onions are easy, but make sure to cut them into wedges, because they will cook quickly and you don't want them to burn.
You could also do Air Fryer Peppers at the same time too.
How to Make Air Fryer Canned Potatoes - Step by Step
Prep: Drain and rinse the potatoes under cold water.
- Step 1: Put them into a bowl with the oil and seasoning. Toss well to fully coat all the potatoes.
- Step 2: Put the potatoes into your air fryer. Cook at 190°C for 12 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Step 3: Serve topped with grated Parmesan and chopped herbs (both optional).
Serving Suggestions
The great thing about air fryer tin potatoes is that they are SO versatile. Basically, whatever you would serve potatoes with, you can serve this with.
Some of our favourite mains to serve this with are Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken, Herb Crusted Salmon, Air Fryer Cod or Slow Cooker Chicken Breast.
They aren't just a side thought! Air fryer canned potatoes are delicious sliced up and added to a frittata or put into a soup to make it nice and chunky. You could also use them to make potato salad.
Storage
Store: Any leftovers can be stored in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: We wouldn't recommend freezing these are they will become quite mushy once defrosted.
Reheat: You can reheat them in the air fryer for 2 minutes.
Extra Tips
- Rinsing the potatoes is important, because it reduces some of the sodium content.
- If some of the potatoes in your can are large, then you can half or quarter them if needed. But try to make sure that they are an even size so they all cook at the same rate.
- The smaller you cut your potatoes, the quicker they will cook so you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Once cooked, why not toss them in some melted garlic butter? SO good.
Frequently Asked Questions
We find that removing as much moisture as possible means you get the crispiest air fryer tinned potatoes.
Every air fryer cooks differently, so whilst ours cooked these perfectly in 12 minutes, yours might only take 10 minutes or they might take 14. After 10 minutes, check frequently to avoid burning.
They are pretty crispy as they are, but if you wanted them extra crispy then shake them half way and add a little extra oil after shaking them. You can also put them back in the air fryer for 1 minute after adding the Parmesan.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Canned Potatoes
Ingredients
- 650 g (1.4 lb) New potatoes - canned; drained weight
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Parmesan - grated; optional
Instructions
- Drain and rinse 650 g New potatoes under cold water.
- Put the potatoes into a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon Olive oil and 2 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
- Toss well to ensure all the potatoes are coated.
- Put into the air fryer and cook at 190°C/375°F for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and chopped herbs (optional).
Recipe Tips
- Rinsing the potatoes is important, because it reduces some of the sodium content.
- If some of the potatoes in your can are large, then you can half or quarter them if needed. But try to make sure that they are an even size so they all cook at the same rate.
- The smaller you cut your potatoes, the quicker they will cook so you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Once cooked, why not toss them in some melted garlic butter? SO good.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
David Nyman says
never thought about canned spuds they are great
Shelby says
These are really easy and really delicious. Such a satisfying snack or side dish!
Holly says
I had never eaten a canned potato before, but we live in our RV full time and these would be perfect to keep on hand. I can't believe how good they turned out.
Andrea Devine says
Tried it and half of the potatoes exploded. Tasty but what a mess.
Dannii Martin says
We make this every week and have never had that problem. Every air fryer cooks differently though, but this would only happen if it was cooked at too high a heat.
dana says
I always used canned potatoes for soup, but tried these and wow! So good! Loved the texture and it's great for a quick weeknight fix!
Sharon says
That's an interesting recipe! I don't think I have ever seen canned potatoes but now I have a recipe to try!
Nikki says
These potatoes came out perfectly crispy and delicious. Love the flavors on them. They are a perfect side dish.
Julia says
Perfectly crispy outside and tender inside! Delicious recipe!
Gianne says
They come out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It's so convenient and a healthier alternative to traditional frying.
Tavo says
I just tried your Air Fryer Canned Potatoes recipe, and it's a game-changer! The potatoes came out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I love how the air fryer made the whole process so easy and mess-free. This is definitely going to be a regular side dish in my meal rotations.