Crispy outside, fluffy inside, coated in buttery garlic and Parmesan… these are dangerously good. 🧄🧀🥔
Here’s a perfect air fryer garlic Parmesan potatoes recipe:
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
Serves 3–4
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes (halved) or Yukon Golds (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the potatoes
- Wash and cut into evenly sized pieces.
- Pat dry — this helps them crisp better.
2️⃣ Season
In a large bowl, toss potatoes with:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt, pepper
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
Mix until evenly coated.
3️⃣ Air fry
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place potatoes in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Cook 15–20 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.
- They’re done when golden brown and fork-tender.
4️⃣ Add Parmesan
- Immediately toss hot potatoes with Parmesan.
- Return to air fryer for 1–2 minutes to melt and lightly crisp the cheese.
5️⃣ Finish
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot.
🔥 Extra Crispy Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan (pre-shredded won’t crisp as well).
- For extra crunch, add 1 tbsp cornstarch to the potatoes before oil.
Flavor Variations
- Add a squeeze of lemon at the end 🍋
- Toss with a little melted butter + garlic for richer flavor
- Add red pepper flakes for heat
- Serve with ranch, aioli, or marinara
If you want, I can give you a loaded version with bacon and melted cheese — basically air fryer potato heaven.
