You will love these Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes! They are drenched in a delicious Garlic & Herb Parsley Butter and make a great side dish to any meat or fish dinner!
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This quick and simple recipe for baby potatoes with garlic and parsley butter, cooked in the air fryer, is absolutely delicious!
The mix of fresh pungent garlic, slightly peppery parsley, and creamy butter mixed through crispy potatoes is sooo tasty!
The air fryer is brilliant at cooking potatoes & there are so many different ways to prepare them. Some of my other favourite air fryer potato recipes are these Ninja air fryer no parboil roast potatoes, crispy air fryer smashed potatoes & air fryer Parmentier potatoes.
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❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe
- ✔️ Quick & Easy: Ready in just 25 minutes, these crispy potatoes are made with simple ingredients & make a great addition to a busy weeknight meal.
- ✔️ Allergy-Friendly: These potatoes are naturally gluten & egg free and can be made dairy free with one simple swap. (See section below)
- ✔️ Full Of Flavour: The garlic & herb butter is the star of the show here and brings the flavour of the potatoes to a whole new level!
🤔 Can I Make Air Fryer Baby Potatoes In The Oven?
You sure can!
You can bake these potatoes in the oven if you don't have an air fryer. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and spread the seasoned potatoes on a baking tray in a single layer.
Bake for about 30-35 minutes, turning them halfway through so they cook evenly. They should be golden brown and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside.
🥘 Ingredients You Will Need
Here is a brief overview of the ingredients you will need to make these garlic & herb butter baby potatoes. To find out how to make them allergy-friendly, simply scroll down to the section below this one.
- Potatoes - Baby Yukon Gold or baby russet potatoes work really well. Chop any larger potatoes in half.
- Seasonings For Potatoes - I have used a mixture of paprika, onion granules, salt & pepper to add a seasoned coating to the potatoes.
- Fresh Parsley - Chopped finely, this is added to the garlic butter. Fresh herbs are best but if you only have dried herbs, use half the amount. Note that the flavour will be different though to fresh herbs.
- Garlic - The amount of garlic used can be adjusted depending on how much you love garlic! If you prefer things a little milder just add one clove.
- Butter - You can use either salted or un-salted butter.
- Olive Oil - Or any neutral tasting oil can be used instead.
✋ Double check all packaging for allergens ✋
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🥜 How Can I Make This Dish Allergy Friendly?
Make It Dairy-Free: Simply swap the butter for a dairy-free spread.
✏️ How to Make - Step-By-Step Instructions
⬇️ Here you will find an overview of how to make the recipe. For full information on ingredients and quantities please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page ⬇️
Step 1: Start by giving the baby potatoes a good rinse to remove any starch and dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel until they're completely dry.
If you have any larger potatoes, chop them in half so they're all roughly the same size for even cooking.
Step 2: Next, in a large bowl, mix the potatoes with olive oil, paprika, onion granules, salt, and pepper.
Give them a good stir with a wooden spoon until they're evenly coated with the seasoning mix.
Step 3: Set your air fryer to 200°C (390°F) pre-heating if necessary. Place the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook them for 20 minutes, giving the basket a good shake halfway through so they all cook evenly and get that perfect crispy finish.
Step 4: While the potatoes are cooking, slightly melt the butter in the microwave until it's soft. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic and finely chopped parsley until well combined.
Step 5: Once the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer.
Pour the garlic and parsley herb butter over the hot potatoes and gently stir until they're evenly coated with the delicious butter mixture.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✔️ I tested this recipe using my Ninja Foodie Dual Zone Air Fryer, so the recommended temperature and cooking times are based on this model of air fryer. Other air fryer brands might cook differently, so you may need to adjust the times and temperature. Keep an eye on your food and check for doneness as you go.
- ✔️ Pre-Heat: If your air fryer doesn't have a pre-heat function you may need to add a couple of minutes to the cooking time.
- ✔️ Shake the Basket: Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking. This helps the potatoes cook evenly and get crispy on all sides.
- ✔️ Don't Overcrowd The Basket: Cook in batches if necessary. If you overcrowd the basket the potatoes will not crisp up.
- ✔️ Adjust The Garlic: Depending on how much you like a garlic flavour, you may want to adjust the amount used. If you prefer a milder garlic flavour I would recommend using just one clove. Chopping the garlic rather than mincing also results in a milder flavour.
- ✔️ Serve Immediately: These potatoes are best enjoyed hot and crispy straight from the air fryer. If you are cooking in advance, keep the melted butter sauce separate and only pour over the potatoes just before serving.
🍴 How To Serve
These air fryer baby potatoes are so versatile and go with everything!
A few of my favourites to serve them with are:
Air Fryer Sea Bass & Roasted Carrots & Green Beans
Egg Free Chicken Tenders & a crispy green salad.
Greek Roast Chicken & Air Fryer Honey Roasted Carrots.
💬 Recipe FAQs
Why should I soak potatoes before air frying?
Soaking the potatoes before air frying helps to remove excess starch, which results in crispier potatoes. Simply rinse them in cold water and pat them dry thoroughly before seasoning.
These potatoes are best served fresh out of the air fryer. However, you can prepare the garlic and parsley butter in advance and store it in the fridge until needed.
Store any leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them back in the air fryer for a few minutes until warmed through and crispy again.
There is no harm in freezing them, however I would recommend eating them straight after serving.
⚡ More Potato Recipes
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes With Garlic & Parsley Butter
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 450 g (16 0z) baby potatoes e.g baby yukon gold
- 30 g ( 1oz) butter salted or un-salted
- 2 cloves garlic use 1 for a milder flavour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 handful fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the baby potatoes to remove any starch and dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel until completely dry. Chop any larger potatoes in half, so they are all roughly the same size.
- In a large bowl, toss the washed potatoes with olive oil, paprika, onion granules, salt, and pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer ( if necessary) to 200°C (390°F). Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through so they cook evenly.
- While the potatoes are cooking, slightly melt the butter in the microwave until soft. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic and finely chopped parsley until well combined.
- Once the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer. Pour the garlic and parsley herb butter over the hot potatoes and gently stir until the potatoes are evenly coated with the butter mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- I tested this recipe using my Ninja Foodie Dual Zone Air Fryer, so the recommended temperature and cooking times are based on this model of air fryer. Other air fryer brands might cook differently, so you may need to adjust the times and temperature. Keep an eye on your food and check for doneness as you go.
- Pre-Heat: If your air fryer doesn't have a pre-heat function you may need to add a couple of minutes to the cooking time.
- Shake the Basket: Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking. This helps the potatoes cook evenly and get crispy on all sides.
- Don't Overcrowd The Basket: Cook in batches if necessary. If you overcrowd the basket the potatoes will not crisp up.
- Adjust The Garlic: Depending on how much you like a garlic flavour, you may want to adjust the amount used. If you prefer a milder garlic flavour I would recommend using just one clove. Chopping the garlic rather than mincing also results in a milder flavour.
- Serve Immediately: These potatoes are best enjoyed hot and crispy straight from the air fryer. If you are cooking in advance, keep the melted butter sauce separate and only pour over the potatoes just before serving.
Sharon says
Love this! My friend shared a recipe for roasties (is that what it's called?) and I wanted to try it but prefer to use my air fryer instead for a small batch of potatoes.
Lauren Woodger says
Yes, we love a "roastie" in the UK! The air fryer is great when you only want to do a small batch 🙂
Gail says
Love the garlic butter sauce!