These Air Fryer Diced Potatoes are super crispy outside and have a soft and fluffy interior. They take less than 30 minutes to make and do not require parboiling!
Cubed potatoes are the perfect side dish for cauliflower and chickpea tacos!
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In this recipe, potatoes are diced then air fried until they are just crispy and tender inside. They're a little bit like these French Parmentier Potatoes
For crispy potatoes, the air fryer is the way to go. The air fryer works by circulating hot air, making the skin of the food crispy. This uses less oil than deep fat frying making recipes healthier alternatives to their deep fried counterparts.
I pretty much cook all my potatoes recipe by air frying. It is the best way to get perfectly crisp skin without keeping the oven on for long periods of time.
Other Air Fryer Potatoes
Air Fryer Baked Potato (after microwaving)
Air Fryer Garlic Fries (French Fries)
Baked Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer
Triple Cooked Fries in Air Fryer
Air Fryer Potato Cubes Ingredients
Potatoes
Many types of potatoes work well for this recipe. You can use basic all rounder potatoes, maris piper, russet potatoes, red potatoes, yellow potatoes
Yukon gold potatoes, being a cross between waxy and floury, are also a good choice.
I would only avoid waxy potatoes like baby potatoes which are better for potato salads.
Use fresh potatoes with minimal black spots and no sprouts
Cooking spray oil - other oils you can use are: avocado oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, canola oil and sunflower oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional seasoning / garnishes for flavor:
How to make Crispy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
I used the Instant Pot Air Fryer, you can use other brands such as the Ninja Foodi, Philips etc
Note that temperatures and cook time vary between different brands.
Thoroughly clean potatoes under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Peel the potatoes if you wish.
Cut potatoes into cubes that are approximately 1.5-2cm in thickness. This may seem large but the potatoes will shrink upon cooking. Go for 1-inch cubes if you want larger cubes.
Optionally, if you have time, soak the potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes.
Drain the water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
(If adding any seasoning, place the dried potatoes in a large bowl and toss with oil and seasoning of choice)
Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Spray over cooking oil spray and give a good shake
Air Fry at 190 C or 380 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown outside with crispy skin and fork tender in the middle.
Pro Tips
Do not overcrowd the basket - the potatoes will steam rather than air fry and so will become mushy and not crispy.
Ensure to dry the potatoes to prevent steam
To make the potatoes extra crispy, you can soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes. This draws out excess starch
Note that cooking time can vary between models, size and type of potatoes, so keep an eye on the potatoes at the half way mark and adjust the temperature accordingly.
Ensure all potatoes are fairly evenly cut so they all cook at the same rate.
Serving Suggestion
Diced potatoes are an easy side dish for so many meals. They are also a great alternative to home fries.
Enjoy crispy breakfast potatoes with veggie sausages, baked beans, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Have them as a side for cauliflower cheese or aubergine parmigiana. I love them with these Instant Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers.
These delicious potatoes are a great addition to a falafel sandwich - a bit like a cheats version of gyros that normally has chips inside.
Have them as a snack and dunk them into this Garlic Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Storage
Store leftover air fryer cubed potatoes in an airtight container. They will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheat in the microwave, oven or air fryer until hot through.
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Air fryer Diced Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Knife
- 1 Chopping board
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil spray
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly clean 5 medium potatoes under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Peel the potatoes if you wish.
- Cut potatoes into cubes that are approximately 1.5-2cm in thickness. This may seem large but the potatoes will shrink upon cooking.
- Go for 1-inch cubes if you want larger cubes.
- Optionally, if you have time, soak the potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes.
- Drain the water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- (If adding any seasoning, place the dried potatoes in a large bowl and toss with oil and seasoning of choice)
- Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Spray over 1 tablespoon cooking oil spray and give a good shake
- Air Fry at 190 C or 380 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown outside with crispy skin and fork tender in the middle.
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Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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