Craving crispy, golden potatoes without the fuss?
These Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes deliver big flavor with minimal effort. Quick, crispy, and super delicious, they're the perfect side for any meal. In this blog post we are gonna show you how to turn humble fingerlings into irresistible bites that your whole family will love!
Looking for more easy potato recipes? Try Air Fryer Red Potatoes, Twice Baked Potatoes with Bacon, and Rosemary Hasselback Potatoes
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Quick and Easy: This easy, crispy fingerling potatoes in air fryer recipe requires basic ingredients and minimal prep and cooks in just 15-20 minutes, making it the perfect side dish for busy weeknights.
Healthy: Using an air fryer reduces the amount of oil needed, making this fingerling potato recipe a healthier alternative to traditional frying.
Flavorful: The combination of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder creates a deliciously seasoned, crispy exterior.
Versatile: These potatoes make a simple yet delicious side dish for almost any meal, from breakfast to dinner.
Kid-Friendly: The crispy texture and simple flavors are sure to be a hit with kids as well as the whole family.
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Air-fryer fingerling potatoes
Ingredient Notes
Fingerling Potatoes: These small, elongated potatoes are perfect for air frying. Their thin skin crisps up nicely while the inside remains tender. You can substitute them with baby potatoes, larger potatoes, or any small waxy potato if fingerlings are not available.
Italian Seasoning: This blend of herbs (typically basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme) adds a well-rounded, savory flavor to your crispy fingerling potatoes. If you don't have Italian seasoning, use fresh rosemary, your favorite seasonings from the grocery store, or a mix of any dried herbs you have on hand.
Olive Oil: Helps the seasonings stick to the potatoes and promotes crisping in the air fryer. You can substitute it with other oils like avocado, coconut oil, or canola oil.
How To make Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes Step-By-Step
Check out these step-by-step instructions with images. Just so you know, you'll find all the details and exact ingredients of this recipe on the printable recipe card below!
Step 1. Prepare the Potatoes
Wash the fingerling potatoes thoroughly under running water and then slice each potato in half lengthwise. Pat the sliced potatoes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and place them in a large bowl.
Step 2. Season the Potatoes
Drizzle about 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the potatoes, then sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss the potatoes in the bowl until they are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Step 3. Air Fry the Potatoes
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket and cook them for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. The potatoes are done when they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can check by piercing a potato with a fork; it should go in easily.
Step 4. Serve
Allow the potatoes to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve them with ranch dressing, ketchup, garlic aioli sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Tips:
Uniform Slicing: Ensure all potato halves are close to a similar size to promote even cooking.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheating helps achieve a consistent cooking temperature.
Dry Potatoes Thoroughly: Removing excess moisture using a paper towel ensures that the potatoes get crispy.
Shake the Basket: Shaking halfway through cooking ensures that your potatoes have even and crisp exteriors.
Check for Doneness: Use a fork or toothpick to test; the potatoes should be tender inside.
Season Immediately: Toss potatoes in seasoning right after drying to ensure even coating.
Tricks:
Double Batch Cooking: If you're making more than one batch, keep the first batch warm in a low oven. I like to keep mine at 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
Oil Spray: Use an oil spray bottle instead of grocery store cooking spray to lightly coat the potatoes, avoiding excess oil.
Add Parmesan: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on the potatoes halfway through cooking for an extra flavor boost.
Serve with Dips: Offer a variety of dipping sauces like aioli, ranch, or BBQ for added flavor.
Garnish: Finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving your fingerling potatoes air fryer.
Storage and Heating
Refrigeration: Place your leftover potatoes in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing: Freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet, and then transfer them to a freezer bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Reheat your delicious potatoes in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until they are heated through and crispy. For frozen potatoes, reheat them for about 10-12 minutes.
Additions and Substitutions
Additions:
Herbs: Fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or parsley can be added after cooking for extra flavor.
Spices: Feel free to spice the potatoes up with smoked paprika, cumin, or cayenne pepper.
Substitutions:
Potatoes: Use baby potatoes or small red potatoes if fingerlings are not available.
Oil: Substitute olive oil with avocado oil or melted butter for a different flavor.
Seasonings: Replace Italian seasoning with herbs de Provence or your favorite spice blend.
Your Questions Answered
Fingerling potatoes are small, elongated potatoes with a firm texture and thin skin, making them ideal for roasting and frying.
Reheat them in the air fryer or oven to restore crispiness. They can also be added to salads, and breakfast hashes, or used as a topping for soups and stews.
Yes, purple potatoes taste very similar to other fingerling potatoes, with a slightly earthier flavor.
Fingerling potatoes can usually be found in the potato section of your local grocery store or farmers market.
Fingerling potatoes are versatile and can also be roasted in the oven or grill, boiled, sautéed, or fried. Roasting is preferred because it brings out their crispy exterior and pillowy interior.
The skin of fingerling potatoes is pretty thin and totally edible, so peeling is optional.
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Method
- Wash the fingerling potatoes thoroughly under running water and then slice each potato in half lengthwise. Pat the sliced potatoes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and place them in a large bowl.
- Drizzle about 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the potatoes, then sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss the potatoes in the bowl until they are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket and cook them for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. The potatoes are done when they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can check by piercing a potato with a fork; it should go in easily.
- Allow the potatoes to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve them with ranch dressing, ketchup, garlic aioli sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy your delicious air-fryer fingerling potatoes!
Tina says
We love using our air fryer for potatoes! So quick and easy! Thanks for this recipe:)
Comfort Food and Drinks says
You're welcome Tina! The air fryer is our favorite appliance. Soooo easy to use and energy efficient!