Air Fryer Baked Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

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C. Motter Cindy

Air Fryer Baked Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

These crispy air fryer garlic parmesan potatoes are the perfect side dish, delivering restaurant-quality crunch and flavor in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

1.5 lbs Potatoes small Yukon Gold or red skin, cut into 1-inch cubes or halved if baby potatoes
2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Garlic Powder or 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
1 tsp Italian Seasoning optional
Fresh Parsley or Chives for garnish, optional

Equipment

Air Fryer,
Mixing bowl
Kitchen Towel or Paper Towels

Method

Prep the Potatoes

Wash and cut the potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes (halved for baby potatoes). Dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture for crispiest results.

Coat the Potatoes

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Toss until evenly coated.

Air Fry First Phase

Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Arrange potatoes in a single layer, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Add Garlic and Cheese

Sprinkle garlic powder (and Italian seasoning if using) over the potatoes. Shake to distribute. Air fry for another 5 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden.

Finish and Serve

Transfer hot potatoes back to the mixing bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss immediately while hot to melt the cheese. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12g

Notes

For extra crispiness, soak potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes before drying. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes. Avoid using fresh minced garlic too early to prevent burning; if using, add during the last 5 minutes.

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