Hello, everyone! I am super excited to share with you a recipe that has quickly become a favorite in my household. Yes this the best way to make baked potatoes without foil mini sized!
The star of our recipe today, are baby potatoes. These are tiny, but they’re big on flavor! Tossed in olive oil, sprinkled with the perfect blend of seasonings, and roasted until golden brown, these bite-sized delights are the definition of tasty. They’re a quick air fryer recipe to prepare, fun to eat, and the perfect side dish.
What are fingerling potatoes?
Fingerling potatoes are small, slender, and finger shaped known for their thin skin, firm texture, and buttery flavor. They come in a variety of colors including yellow, red, and purple, and are often roasted, boiled, or pan fried since they hold their shape well when cooked. Their unique size and shape make them popular for elegant side dishes and salads, and quick to air fry.
How Long to Air Fry Fingerling Potatoes
Always clean and cut potatoes before air frying. Laying them on a few paper towels is a good trick to dry off their outsides. This step is important to get a nice golden brown finish and for the oil to stick nicely. Sliced in half lengthwise it will take 15-20 minutes to get fork tender.
Ninja Foodi Fingerling Potatoes
If you are making this as a Ninja Foodi recipe you will use the lid that is attached, and the basket with the holes on the bottom that came with your machine. The air crisp button is the same as air fry and you want them to overlap the least possible. Keeping them in a single layer means they will cook more evenly and brown nicely.
Tips
These are a bit different from your regular spuds. Especially sweet potatoes! If you’ve got those instead, try these sweet potato cubes air fryer style. The best way to roast fingerlings so the outsides get crispy, you’ll want to slice them lengthwise. This not only speeds up the cooking time, but it also creates a nice, flat surface where the skins will brown nicely in the air fryer.
Don’t forget that air fryer potato skins are full of nutrients. The skin on fingerlings is thin and delicious when cooked, so there’s no need to peel them. Just make sure you’ve washed the skin well to get rid of any residual dirt. It’s essential to dry the potatoes well after washing – the drier the potato skin the crispier it will become in the air fryer.
As far as seasonings I mean you could go all out. It is one of our favorite Old Bay recipes when I have that on hand. Adds a ton of flavor especially if they are being served with seafood for dinner.
Can I use other types of potatoes?
Yes, you absolutely can! If you don’t have fingerlings on hand, other small potatoes like Yukon golds work well. The cooking time might vary a bit, but they’ll be just as delicious! I’ve also got this post for Baby Potatoes Recipe ideas. Be sure to check that out!
Remember to preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes before starting. It’s a good time to mix your potatoes with the olive oil and spices in a large bowl. You want them to be evenly coated for the best flavor. I don’t recommend upping the temperature, baked potatoes at 400 degrees work great in the oven but lower for these works better.
Try using different spices or adding a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top for a cheesy twist. And don’t forget you could dice up and add chili to the top like our baked red potatoes out of the oven.
Can you add carrots?
Yes, you could add half a bag of baby carrots or peeled chunks of larger varieties together. Make sure that halfway through, you take a moment to open the drawer and give them a toss. As an optional step, a few minutes before they’re done, spray with a bit more olive oil. This can make both more crispy and brown.
If you like a bit of a cheesy twist, try adding parmesan cheese on top right at the end of the cooking time. It adds a lovely flavor that goes great with the garlic and dill.
Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
Instructions
- Rinse potatoes and slice in half lengthwise. Lay on paper towels to dry outsides.
- Put into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat. Add seasonings, toss to coat. Preheat air fryer to 350 F for 5 minutes.
- Pour into air fryer basket, spread out so they're in one layer as much as possible. Close drawer and cook for 15-20 minutes tossing halfway thru until they are fork tender.
- Spray with olive oil on top to brown more a few minutes before done if desired.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How do you reheat fingerling potatoes in air fryer?
Instead of turning your oven on and setting these on a baking sheet, try this fast warm up method! We do the same thing when we Reheat Baked Potato in Air Fryer but since these are much smaller you only need a few minutes to enjoy them once again the next day. Get rid of that slimy exterior and get it crunchy on the outside like this!
