These air fryer crispy diced potatoes are a perfect side dish. It comes with crunchy plus tender. The smell when you open that air fryer makes you want to eat them right there.
I make these when I want something fast and crispy without dealing with a pot of hot oil. A quick soak, some seasoning, and 15 minutes in the air fryer. That is all it takes.
About Crispy Diced Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Diced potatoes in the air fryer is one of the simplest things you can make in an air fryer. You do not need a lot of ingredients or any special skills. Just cut, soak, season, and cook.
I use an oil spray here instead of pouring oil into a bowl. A light spray is enough to coat every piece. That is what gives you those crispy edges without using too much oil.
One thing I always do is make an extra batch. These get wiped off the table faster than you think, especially with kids around. My son loves these crispy potato cubes, and the batch I am making today is all for him.
Crispy Diced Potatoes Ingredients
- Potatoes: I used 2 medium potatoes for this. Cut them into small, even cubes. If the pieces are different sizes, some will cook faster than others.
- Paprika: Just 1/8 teaspoon goes in. It gives a light golden color and a mild warmth. It does not make it spicy.
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon. Just enough to add a little heat in the background. And salt to taste.
- Oil spray: A light spray over the seasoned potatoes is all you need. It helps the seasoning stick and gives the edges a crispy finish.
How to Make Crispy Diced Potatoes in the Air Fryer
1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small, even cubes. Put the cubes in a bowl of cold water and soak for 20 minutes.
2. Drain and pat them completely dry with a kitchen towel. Wet potatoes will not crisp up.
3. Add the dried potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add paprika, black pepper, and salt. Spray oil over everything and mix well with your hands or a spatula until every piece is coated.
4. Preheat your air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Place the potato cubes in the air fryer basket in one single even layer. Do not stack them. Air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 12 to 15 minutes. Toss them a few times during cooking so all sides get even color. Every air fryer runs a little differently, so start checking at 12 minutes.
6. Serve hot with your favorite sauce.
Expert Tips
- Pat them dry after soaking: Use a kitchen towel and get every bit of water off the potatoes. Even a little moisture left will create steam in the air fryer and stop them from getting crispy.
- Always use a single layer: Air needs to move around each cube to make them crispy. Do not pile them in or they will come out soft.
- Toss them during cooking: Give them a shake or toss 2 to 3 times while they cook. This makes sure all sides get color.
- Check at 12 minutes: My air fryer takes about 12 minutes. Yours might need a little more or less. Start checking at 12 and add time if needed.
- Serve right away: These taste best straight out of the air fryer. They start to soften as they sit, so do not let them wait.
Serving Suggestion
I usually put out a small bowl of tomato ketchup and some mayonnaise on the side. That is what you can see in the photo above. Both work really well with these.
You can also serve these as a side dish next to fried chicken or grilled BBQ.
And if you want to keep it simple, just a green chutney or ketchup is enough. These potatoes go with almost everything you put next to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the soak matters. It pulls extra starch out of the potato. That starch is what makes them turn soft during cooking instead of crispy.
Two things usually cause this. The potatoes were not dried well after soaking, or they were stacked in the basket. Dry them completely and cook in a single layer.
Preheat at 200°C (400°F) for 2 to 3 minutes first. Then cook at 180°C (360°F) for 12 to 15 minutes.
Look at the color. When the outside turns golden, they are ready. Start checking at 12 minutes and give them 2 to 3 more minutes if needed.
Storage and Reheating
Let the potatoes cool before storing. Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To reheat, put them back in the air fryer for a few minutes until they are hot and crispy again.
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Crispy Diced Potatoes in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Oil for spray
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into small, even cubes. Put the cubes in a bowl of cold water and soak for 20 minutes.
- Drain and pat them completely dry with a kitchen towel. Wet potatoes will not crisp up.
- Add the dried potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add paprika, black pepper, and salt. Spray oil over everything and mix well with your hands or a spatula until every piece is coated.
- Preheat your air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Place the potato cubes in the air fryer basket in one single even layer. Do not stack them. Air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 12 to 15 minutes. Toss them a few times during cooking so all sides get even color. Every air fryer runs a little differently, so start checking at 12 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Pat the potatoes completely dry after soaking. Any moisture left will prevent them from getting crispy.
- Always cook in a single layer. Stacking traps steam and makes them soft.
- Toss 2 to 3 times during cooking for even color on all sides.
- Cooking time varies by air fryer model. Start checking at 12 minutes.
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