These Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! With quick and easy preparation, this simple yet delicious side dish goes well with just about everything!
Whether you want a simple side dish for a busy weeknight or have a fancy meal at home, these fingerling potatoes in an air fryer will deliver!
If you’re looking for some tasty and hassle-free side dishes, try the cottage cheese mashed potatoes or the simple oven-roasted potatoes. Both options are easy to make and complement any main course dish.
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Ingredients
- Fingerling Potatoes: I used one bag of fingerling potatoes (about 1.5 lb – or 680g). You can find them in most grocery stores. They are small and finger-shaped. These potatoes are mild in flavor and an excellent side dish for busy weeknights.
- Vegeta seasoning: I used one of my favorite seasonings for this recipe – Vegeta. This seasoning comes from Europe, but you can find it in any store with Balkan food or on Amazon. Vegeta has the perfect blend of vegetables, herbs, spices, and natural ingredients.
- Garlic powder: Just a bit of garlic powder enhances the flavor of crispy and tender potatoes.
- Smoked paprika: Smoked paprika will give color and flavor to these potatoes. Deep and rich flavor will go great with other spices.
- Rosemary leaves: I used dry rosemary leaves to add flavor and smell. If you want fresh rosemary leaves, please refer to the notes where I talk about amount conversion.
- Oil: One tablespoon of olive oil will be plenty to coat the potatoes.
See recipe card for quantities.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Quick and easy preparation and cleanup: Quick and minimal preparation and even quicker cleanup are the best! This side dish will be ready to bake in just a few minutes.
- Flavor: Fingerling potatoes have a mild flavor, but with added seasonings, they are divine!
- Texture: These potatoes are crispy and golden on the outside and tender on the inside. They have a nice crunch when you bite them and then melt into your mouth.
Equipment and Tools Needed
- Air Fryer
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Medium-size bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Oven mitts
What are Fingerling Potatoes
Fingerling potatoes are a small, finger-shaped type of potatoes. They naturally grow small and narrow. People often confuse them with new potatoes because of their size.
They are mild in flavor and easy to add to your diet.
Instructions
These air-fried fingerling potatoes are perfect for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients and easy and quick preparation, you will have the most delicious side dish in under 30 minutes.
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes. Pat them dry with a paper towel and cut them lengthwise. Add them to a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
- Gather oil and seasonings: Add oil to potatoes and mix until evenly coated. Add all seasonings to a bowl and mix until incorporated.
- Bake: Transfer the potatoes to an air fryer (rack) in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from the air fryer, toss and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite condiment or sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese while warm and add chopped parsley leaves.
Expert Tips and Tricks for Success
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer: To make sure all potatoes will be evenly baked and crispy, arrange the potatoes in a single layer.
- Pat dry potatoes with a paper towel: After washing and scrubbing them, pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Double the recipe: If you want to double the recipe, I suggest using two air fryer racks – for those of you who use the oven-type air fryer, like Breville. If you have a regular air fryer, bake them in two batches.
- Use the baking sheet: For effortless cleanup and to avoid crumbles falling from the air fryer tray (if using an oven-type air fryer like Breville), place the baking sheet under the air fryer while preparing the recipe. I also use it while removing the tray from the air fryer to toss the potatoes halfway through baking.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use baby potatoes: If you can not find fingerling potatoes, use baby potatoes instead.
- Use fresh herbs: If you prefer fresh herbs to dry ones, substitute one teaspoon of dry rosemary leaves for one tablespoon of fresh rosemary.
- Use different oil: Use any oil you prefer except coconut oil. Coconut oil will alter the taste of the potatoes.
- Use different seasonings: Have your favorite seasoning? Feel free to use it.
- Add other toppings: To make these potatoes a little extra, sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top while the potatoes are warm and add fresh chopped parsley.
How to Serve
These delicious air-fried fingerling potatoes go well with just about everything!
Some of the options are:
Storage
Store in an air-tight container in a fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in an air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 350 Fahrenheit.
FAQ
To avoid uneven cooking, arrange the potatoes in a single layer when placed in an air fryer.
Fingerling potatoes have thin skin, so you don’t have to peel them. Make sure to wash them and scrub any dirt before baking.
You can find fingerling potatoes in most grocery stores.
Other Sides You’ll Love
- Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- Simple Oven Roasted Potatoes
- Baked Butternut Squash
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Recipe
Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
Equipment
- air fryer
- medium-sized bowl
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb fingerling potatoes halved lengthwise (680g)
- 1 teaspoon Vegeta seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon dry rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes.
- Pat dry the potatoes with a paper towel.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 Fahrenheit.
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise. If there are some tiny ones, leave them whole.
- Add potatoes and oil to the medium-sized bowl. Mix until the potatoes are coated evenly.
- Add seasonings to a bowl with potatoes and mix until incorporated.
- Arrange the potatoes in the air fryer in a single layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the air fryer and shake the basket, or remove the tray, and toss the potatoes if using the oven air fryer.
- Bake for another 10 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- For one teaspoon of dry seasoning, use one tablespoon of fresh seasoning. For example, when measuring parsley, rosemary, etc.
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