Name: Easy Diced Air Fryer Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 cups diced potatoes; ½ teaspoon olive or avocado oil; ½ tablespoon dried parsley; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon chili powder

These air fryer potatoes are fast and can (and should) be served with everything. Crispy, tender, and totally delicious! You’ll be a fan of this easy side dish made with simple ingredients

When someone asks me why they should own an air fryer my number one answer is for potatoes! Seriously. I make these easy air fryer potatoes several times a week. I serve them with just about everything. They are truly just as yummy with breakfast as they are with dinner.

So why is the air fryer the best way to prepare diced or cubed potatoes? Air frying means you’ll get golden brown potatoes every time. This method is a healthier alternative to deep frying. Always a plus! The finished potatoes are similar to oven-roasted potatoes with a slightly crispy texture on the outside and fluffy insides. To make them we’ll use less oil and you can even use a cooking spray if you prefer. It’s just such a perfect side dish!

These seasoned potatoes are also fun to customize based on what you have on hand. In the recipe card I’ll share everything I use to flavor them but you can always include different seasonings, parmesan cheese, or fresh herbs.

Ingredients for Easy Diced Air Fryer Potatoes

Potatoes: I prefer yellow or yukon gold potatoes in this delicious side dish. Russet potatoes are another great option.
Olive oil or avocado oil: A little oil helps these potatoes brown beautifully in the air fryer. You can also use an oil spray.
Seasonings: Dried parsley, chili powder, salt, and black pepper are my favorite seasonings for diced potatoes with tons of flavor. You can customize these potatoes by using other spices like garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, or Italian seasoning.

How to Make Air Fryer Diced Potatoes

Ready to enjoy the very best potatoes? Start by dicing the potatoes on your cutting board. Then toss potatoes in a mix of oil and seasonings. Be sure to cut the potatoes the same size so they’ll all cook in the same amount of time.

Then pop them into the air fryer and cook for a total of 17 to 23 minutes. If using an air fryer basket you’ll want to give everything a good shake at the halfway mark. This ensures the potatoes settled in the bottom of the basket won’t be underdone. You won’t need to shake the potatoes if your air fryer is large enough to fit the potatoes in a single layer. Voila! You can have perfectly golden potatoes with minimal prep and very little time!

How to Avoid Uneven Cooking in the Air Fryer

First, don’t cook too much at one time. In a compact air fryer I can do 2 cups of diced potatoes but no more. While the basket would absolutely fit 4 cups half of them end up undercooked so stick to the 2 cups. My 7 quart can easily cook 4 cups to absolute perfection. So figure out what your air fryer can handle and don’t cook more than that amount at one time.

Second, if using a basket style air fryer don’t forget to shake the food at the halfway mark. This ensures the food at the bottom of the basket makes its way to the top. A halfhearted or nonexistent basket shake will give you underdone potatoes stuck at the bottom.

What Types of Potatoes are Best in the Air Fryer?

These crispy air fryer potatoes can be made with any potato variety you like. I like to use yukon gold or yellow potatoes because they have a naturally buttery flavor (without any butter). Russet potatoes are another great option. You can even use red potatoes if that’s what you have on hand!

Which Air Fryer Do I Recommend?

The air fryer is a beloved kitchen appliance in my home. I have two air fryers that I use and love. Both are large enough to accommodate this recipe. (I don’t recommend using a compact air fryer to cook this amount of food unless you’re cooking in 2 to 3 batches.)

This GoWise 7 Quart Air Fryer is my favorite basket style option. It holds a lot of food and is reasonably priced for an air fryer of this size. Since your food cooks in a fairly deep basket you’ll want to be sure to stir or shake the ingredients about halfway through cooking.

This Cuisinart Air Fryer can also be used as a convection oven and toaster. It’s more expensive but I decided it was worth the investment once I learned how much I was using my air fryer. This beauty now sits on my counter full-time since I use it every day.