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Air Fryer Diced Potatoes

Feb 9, 2023 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 10 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Vegan
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Air Fryer Diced Potatoes with a text title overlay.
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Deliciously crispy air fryer diced potatoes in just 20 minutes. They make a delicious side or snack and there are lots of different ways that you can season them. Making diced potatoes in the air fryer couldn't be easier - they are going to be your new go-to side.

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Crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. These air fryer diced potatoes are such an easy and delicious side dish that can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Diced potatoes are budget friendly, vegan, adaptable and cooking them in the air fryer means less oil, so they are low in fat too.

If you are looking for some other potato recipes, why not try our Roasted New Potatoes, Air Fryer Potato Slices or The BEST Greek Potatoes?

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  • Why you will love them
  • Ingredients and substitutions
  • How to make air fryer diced potatoes - Step by step
  • What to serve with Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
  • Variations
  • Storage
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Extra tips
  • More air fryer recipes
  • Recipe
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Why you will love them

  • Less oil - You have all of the crispiness of deep fried potatoes, but with much less oil. One of the many reasons we love the air fryer.
  • Quicker - These air fryer diced potatoes take just 20-25 minutes (depending on your air fryer), so it's quicker than roasting them and no need to pre-heat your oven.
  • Versatile - Is there anything that potatoes can't be served with? We have given lots of suggestions below, including how to serve them for breakfast.
  • Adaptable - There are so many different ways that you can flavour these.
  • Budget friendly - Potatoes are always a great budget friendly side dish, and with a few seasonings, you can make them really special.

Ingredients and substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.
  • Potatoes - Any potatoes will work, but some definitely work better than others. Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold are the best potato varieties to get crispy potatoes in the air fryer.
  • Oil - This helps the potatoes to get nice and crispy. We used a good quality olive oil.
  • Seasoning - We used garlic powder, paprika, parsley and salt and pepper. But we have given some options of other seasoning options below.

A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

How to make air fryer diced potatoes - Step by step

One: Put the potatoes, oil, paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper into a bowl (a). Mix well so that all the potatoes are coated (b).

Two shot collage of diced potatoes and seasoning in a bowl, before and after mixing.

Two: Put the potatoes into your air fryer.

Cubes of seasoned potato in n air fryer basket.

Three: Cook at 190°C for 20-25 minutes.

Cooked potato cubes in an air fryer.

What to serve with Air Fryer Diced Potatoes

The great thing about these air fryer diced potatoes are that there are so many different dishes that you can serve them with. Anything that you would serve potatoes with, you can serve with this potato dish. Why not try one of these:

  • Oven Cooked Sausages
  • Air Fryer Steak
  • Lamb Shish Kebabs
  • Salmon Fishcakes
  • Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
  • Easy Hunters Chicken
  • Pesto Salmon
  • Caprese Chicken
  • The BEST Homemade Coleslaw
  • Minted Peas

Some kind of dip is a must with these diced potatoes. Why not try our Homemade BBQ Sauce, Jalapeno Sauce or Healthy Tomato Ketchup? We also love dipping potatoes in to our Easy Tartare Sauce.

If you want to make these into breakfast potatoes, then cook them with some diced onion and bell pepper. When cooked, serve them with Fried Egg, Scrambled Eggs or Poached Eggs.

Variations

There are so many different ways that you can season these air fryer diced potatoes, so pick your favourite seasoning blend. Here are some of our favourite ideas:

  • Salt and pepper - You can keep it classic with some sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  • Lemon pepper - Something a little different to salt and pepper and adds a little bit more freshness, use some lemon pepper seasoning.
  • Cayenne and paprika - For a spicy and smoky flavour, add a pinch of cayenne and paprika.
  • Cajun seasoning - This is an easy way to add a lot of flavour.
  • Garlic powder - You can't go wrong with garlic potatoes.
  • Parmesan - A couple of minutes before the sliced potatoes have finished cooking, sprinkle some grated Parmesan in.
Cubes of cooked potato topped with chopped herbs.

Storage

Store: Once cooled, any leftovers can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: You can store air fryer potatoes in a zip lock freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Defrost: You can defrost these in the fridge overnight.

Reheat: You can reheat these in the air fryer for about 4 minutes, until heated through.

A plate of diced potatoes in front of a blue and white tea towel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make diced sweet potatoes in the air fryer?

Yes, you can use sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes in this recipe. They will cook slightly quicker, so keep an eye on them. They also won't get as crispy.

How long to cook diced potatoes in the air fryer for?

This really depends on your air fryer, how small you cut your potatoes and also how crispy you like them. Ours took about 20 minutes in the air fryer, but yours might be quicker or take a bit longer, so keep checking them.

Why are my potatoes not crispy?

This really depends on the type of potato you have used, as not all potatoes get very crispy. It also depends on how big you have cubed your potatoes.

What air fryer to use?

We really can't rate our Ninja Foodi Max Dual highly enough. It has a huge 9.5 litre capacity, it allows you to cook two different things at once and it has 6 different cooking functions. It is 65% more efficient than an oven and uses 75% less fat than traditional cooking. It is also dishwasher safe.

Can I cook frozen diced potatoes in the air fryer?

Yes, frozen potatoes can be cooked in the air fryer and they will take about 15-20 minutes.

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Extra tips

• Make sure the shake the potatoes half way through.
• Love cheesy potatoes? Load these with some grated cheese and chopped bacon and put them back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted.
• To ensure even cooking, make sure that the potatoes are all cut to the same size.
• For super crispy potatoes, soak them in water first and then dry with paper towel. This helps to remove some of the starch.
• You can leave the skin on the potatoes or peel them, it's up to you.
• Don't overfill your air fryer basket, as they won't get crispy. Cook in batches if you need to.
• When mixing the oil and seasoning into the potatoes, use your hands to get everything more evenly distributed.

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If you’ve tried this air fryer potato recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

Air Fryer Diced Potatoes on a blue plate.

Air Fryer Diced Potatoes

By: Dannii Martin
Deliciously crispy air fryer diced potatoes ready in just 20 minutes. They're a delicious side or snack and there are lots of different ways to season them.
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Gluten Free
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Vegan
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Cook: 20 minutes mins
Total: 22 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 211kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 350 g (12.5 oz) Potatoes - cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.5 tablespoon Paprika
  • 0.5 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon Dried parsley

Instructions

  • Put the potatoes, oil, paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper into a bowl. Mix well so that all the potatoes are coated.
  • Put the potatoes into your air fryer.
  • Cook on the Air Fry setting at 190°C/375℉ for 20-25 minutes.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the shake the potatoes half way through.
  • Love cheesy potatoes? Load these with some grated cheese and chopped bacon and put them back in the air fryer for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted.
  • To ensure even cooking, make sure that the potatoes are all cut to the same size.
  • For super crispy potatoes, soak them in water first and then dry with paper towel. This helps to remove some of the starch.
  • You can leave the skin on the potatoes or peel them, it's up to you.
  • Don't overfill your air fryer basket, as they won't get crispy. Cook in batches if you need to.
  • When mixing the oil and seasoning into the potatoes, use your hands to get everything more evenly distributed.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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.

 

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Comments

  1. TAYLER ROSS says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:57 pm

    5 stars
    I made these potatoes with dinner last night and they were incredible! Definitely adding to our regular side dish rotation!

    Reply
  2. Jacqueline Debono says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:56 pm

    5 stars
    Wow perfect crispy potatoes! This is definitely my new go to potato recipe. So much faster than doing them in the oven!

    Reply
  3. Gina says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:56 pm

    5 stars
    I'll never pass up on making potatoes! Love how easy the air fryer makes this! They came out perfect and a great addition to dinner!

    Reply
  4. Kathleen says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:56 pm

    5 stars
    These are perfectly crispy and flavorful potatoes. They make a perfect side dish.

    Reply
  5. Kate says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:55 pm

    5 stars
    These diced potatoes are so good! Such an easy side dish, thank you!

    Reply
  6. Dana Sandonato says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    We love air fryer potatoes in this house! They turn out perfectly every time. The seasoning on these is great!

    Reply
  7. Katherine says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    This is such an easy way to cook up diced potatoes. Great seasoning too.

    Reply
  8. Beth Sachs says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    Such an easy air fryer potato side dish. The whole family love this with fried egg and sausages!

    Reply
  9. Kushigalu says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:53 pm

    5 stars
    Love potatoes in any form. This air fryer version looks fantastic.

    Reply
  10. Ned says

    March 01, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    Yes!! These were delicious! I loved the seasonings and cooking them in the air fryer made it so easy while I was cooking the main dish on my stove. Thank you so much!

    Reply
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