Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

Laura Lynch

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These Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are coated in a tasty blend of oil and seasonings to make a simple yet delicious side dish that goes with just about any main dish.

The best part of cooking with potatoes is that they are versatile and go well with any dish. I like to use fingerling potatoes, because they get nice and tender on the inside, almost creamy. They’re delicious made in the air fryer because they also get a little crispy on the outside.

For those times that you don’t have it in you to be creative with your side dish, or you’re in a hurry, just grab a few fingerling potatoes and throw them in the air fryer. It’s one of the easiest ways to get dinner done fast. You can even put them in with your main to cook at the same time, like pork tenderloin.

Why You’ll Love It

• Irresistible Crunch: Air fryer fingerling potatoes offer a satisfying crispy texture on the outside while staying tender inside. The even cooking in the air fryer ensures a consistent crunch with each bite.
• Time-Saving Delight: Air frying means no waiting around. Your fingerling potatoes are ready in a snap, making it a convenient choice for a quick and tasty side dish without the lengthy cooking process.
• Flavorful Customization: Experiment with different seasonings. Whether you like them classic with a sprinkle of salt or prefer a more adventurous flavor profile, air fryer fingerling potatoes are versatile.

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Ingredients You Need

If you keep a bag of fingerling potatoes in the pantry, you can make this dish any time on the fly. Just add a few spices and some olive oil to dress them up a little.

• Fingerling potatoes: Finger-shaped potatoes with a thin skin that doesn’t need to be peeled. I roast them whole, but you can also cut them in half. If you do, it will take less time to cook through.
• Olive oil: Any cooking oil works, but I prefer the extra flavor olive oil adds to the potatoes. 
• Smoked paprika: Adds a hint of smokiness to the potatoes. 
• Garlic salt: If you don’t have garlic salt, you can easily use garlic powder instead. 
• Dried rosemary: I prefer dried over fresh as the flavor is more concentrated, but it is also less likely to burn while in the air fryer.

Helpful Tips

• Cook the potatoes in batches to avoid uneven cooking. Shaking the basket around the halfway point will help cook the potatoes more evenly as well. If you cook more than 2 layers at a time, they won’t get as tender and crisp on the outside and may need more time to cook through.
• Clean the fingerling potatoes thoroughly as you won’t be peeling the potatoes. 
• This recipe is 100% vegan-friendly. It contains zero dairy or meat products, so everyone in the family can enjoy it.

Oven Directions

Don’t have an air fryer? No problem!

Preheat your oven at 400° F(205°C).

Place the fingerling potatoes in a bowl. Pour on the olive oil and seasonings. Stir with a spoon to coat the potatoes evenly.

Cook for for 15-30 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.

Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

These Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are coated in a tasty blend of oil and seasonings to make a simple yet delicious side dish that goes with just about any main dish.

4.5 from 16 votes

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 119 kcal

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Kitchen Tongs

Ingredients

 

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• 1 pound (454 g) fingerling potatoes
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.03 g) dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions

 

• Place the fingerling potatoes in a bowl. Pour on the olive oil and seasonings. Stir with a spoon to coat the potatoes evenly.
• Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook on 400° F(205°C) for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.

Notes

• Cook the potatoes in batches to avoid uneven cooking. Shaking the basket around the halfway point will help cook the potatoes more evenly as well. If you cook more than 2 layers at a time, they won’t get as tender and crisp on the outside and may need more time to cook through.
• Clean the fingerling potatoes thoroughly as you won’t be peeling the potatoes. 
• This recipe is 100% vegan-friendly. It contains zero dairy or meat products, so everyone in the family can enjoy it.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 298mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 126IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

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Substitutions

• Instead of fingerling potatoes, baby potatoes will work just as well. Or you can cut big potatoes into smaller pieces.
• Most oils work for this recipe, but I don’t recommend coconut oil as it will give the potatoes a slight coconut flavor. 
• If you don’t have garlic salt, you can easily make your own at home, or just use garlic powder.

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Laura Lynch

Laura is a passionate foodie and owner of Air Fry Anytime She is dedicated to sharing delicious recipes and helpful tips for using air fryers at home. With years of experience in the kitchen and a love for healthy, flavorful cooking, Laura has become an expert at using air fryers to create amazing meals that are both nutritious and delicious.