These air fryer fingerling potatoes are lightly seasoned, plus wonderfully crispy on the outside while tender on the inside. Almost like potato wedges, their delicious flavor and textures will be a hit!
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Fried potatoes in all shapes and sizes are a tasty classic in American cooking, so it’s no surprise that air fried potatoes are just as delicious!
This fingerling potatoes air fryer recipe uses simple seasonings for a mouthwatering snack or side dish that is sure to become one of your favorites.
Plus, eliminating almost all the oil of traditional frying makes this dish healthier and lighter, while also keeping cleanup to a minimum!
Try air fryer fingerling potatoes with steaks or burgers, chicken sandwiches or tenders, or even on their own as a snack with one (or several) dipping sauces.
No matter what you pair them with, these fingerling potatoes in the air fryer will not disappoint!
Here’s what I’m going to teach you in this post:
- How to make sure your air fryer fingerling potatoes crisp up without sticking together.
- Tips to reheat fingerling potatoes in air fryer in less than 5 minutes with perfectly crispy results.
- The best oils to use with this fingerling potatoes air fryer recipe, plus some of my favorite dish pairings.
This easy recipe uses just 5 simple ingredients and takes no time at all to make — and reheating these potatoes to perfection is even easier!
I made this recipe using the 5.7 QT Instant Pot Air Fryer. Its square basket makes it the perfect size for our family of 4.
How To Make Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: Give your potatoes a quick scrub or soak them in water for up to 30 minutes, then rinse.
Dry the potatoes thoroughly with a paper towel or clean dish towel — this ensures that the oil and seasonings stick to the surface.
STEP TWO: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Meanwhile, slice each potato in half lengthwise.
Add to a large bowl with oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Toss until evenly coated. You can also use a ziptop storage bag instead of a bowl to make cleanup easier!
If you don’t have access to Italian seasoning, you can use an Italian Seasoning substitute here.
STEP THREE: Add seasoned fingerling potatoes to air fryer basket and cook under tender and crisp, about 15-18 minutes. Be sure to shake the basket halfway so they cook evenly on all sides.
STEP FOUR: Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce!
Why Do My Potatoes Not Get Crispy In The Air Fryer?
Sometimes your potatoes may stick together in the air fryer, keeping them from crisping up as much as you may like.
Ensure that your air fryer fingerling potatoes get nice and crispy by washing them or soaking them in water for several minutes.
This will remove the starch on the outside of the potatoes and keep them from sticking together!
Just be sure to dry your potatoes before tossing with oil and seasonings.
How To Reheat Fingerling Potatoes In Air Fryer?
Reheat fingerling potatoes in the air fryer to prevent them from getting soggy and help them crisp up all over again.
For great results, you really only need to cook them until they are warmed through — between 3-5 minutes, depending on the size of each potato, at 350 degrees F.
What Is The Best Oil To Use In An Air Fryer?
You can use just about any oil in an air fryer, but certain oils are better than others — and certain ones can only be used at lower temperatures!
Check out the tips in this post to learn which varieties I recommend, depending on what you may be cooking.
Since this fingerling potatoes air fryer recipe cooks at 400 degrees F, you can use any oil with a high smoke point.
I prefer olive oil because it adds a nice flavor, but vegetable, avocado, or peanut oils are good alternatives.
What Dip Goes With Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes?
While ketchup is often seen as the traditional pairing for fried potatoes, there are so many other options with a wide variety of flavors!
The seasonings used in this air fryer fingerling potatoes recipe blend with so many options, including ranch dressing, Thousand Island dressing, barbecue sauce, or honey mustard.
Garlic aioli or spicy mayonnaise are great options, too!
Other Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love:
- Air Fryer Potato Chips
- Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Air Fryer Blooming Onion
- Sliced Potatoes in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
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Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fingerling potatoes washed and sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 F.
- In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with oil, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and salt until all potatoes are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the preheated air fryer and cook 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, or until cooked through.
