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shake air fryer basket to mix up the diced potatoes

Crispy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes

Samantha Erb
These diced potatoes in the air fryer are super crispy and flavorful -- but with little effort!
4.73 from 40 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds small potatoes
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
  • Wash the potatoes and dice them into small cubes. The closer they are in size, the more evenly they will cook. 
  • Soak the cut potatoes for 10 minutes in cold water. This will help remove some starch and allow them to crisp up more. Once they have soaked, drain them and then pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine the potatoes with the lemon juice, thyme, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Place them into the air fryer basket or tray and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time.
  • They are done when they're golden brown on the outside and easily pierced with a fork.

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Notes

  • Dice the potatoes to the same size so they’ll cook at the same rate.
  • Soak the diced potatoes in cold water to help remove some of the starch.
  • Pat the potatoes dry with paper towels really well after soaking so they won’t steam in the air fryer and the oil sticks better to crisp them up.
  • Cook the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer so the hot air can circulate properly.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes until they're heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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