Crispy potato cubes from the air fryer with rosemary in a light shell
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Air Fryer Potatoes

For these air fryer potatoes, waxy potatoes are evenly diced, carefully dried and mixed with little oil. shaking twice ensures that as many cutting surfaces as possible brown.

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Total time 36 min
Calories 250 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Crispy potato cubes without precooking

Small, even cubes cook reliably in the strong air flow and develop roasting aromas at the edges. The recipe is designed on a basket of about 4 to 6 litres. In a smaller device you divide the quantity so that the potatoes do not dampen one another.

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Recipe

Air Fryer Potatoes

Golden brown potato cubes with peppers, garlic and rosemary: on the outside, roasted in the air fryer, soft inside and without precooking.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Cut potatoes

    Wash potatoes thoroughly and peel as desired. Cut into cubes of about 2 cm, rinse briefly cold and dry very carefully with a clean cloth.

  2. 2

    Preheat air fryer

    Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes to 200 °C. Use the appropriate program for a device with automatic preheating.

  3. 3

    Seasonings

    Mix potato cubes in a bowl with oil, paprika, garlic powder, rosemary, salt and pepper until all areas are thinly wetted.

  4. 4

    Cook in a loose position

    Place the potatoes in the basket and cook at 200 °C for 10 minutes. The base of the basket may be covered, but do not fill the basket to the top.

  5. 5

    Shake twice

    Shake the basket vigorously and cook for another 8 minutes. Turn again and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the size, until the edges are golden brown and the cubes are soft inside.

  6. 6

    Flavouring

    Cut a potato and check the doneness. If necessary, cook for 2 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Air Fryer Potatoes

Cut cubes the same size

Different large pieces are both raw and too dark at the same time. About 2 cm large cubes form a good compromise of crispy surface and soft centre.

Split large quantities

If there is more than one loose layer in the basket, the cooking time and the potatoes will be dampened. Two passes provide a much more even result.

Check early

Strong devices can be ready after 18 to 20 minutes. Therefore check colour and firmness during the second shaking.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Replace rosemary with oregano and season with finely rubbed lemon peel and a little lemon juice.

Replace one half of the sweet paprika with smoked paprika and add a small pinch of chilli flakes.

Nutrition per serving

250kcal
39.0 gCarbohydrates
5.0 gProtein
8.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Air Fryer Potatoes

No. Cook cubes of about 2 cm at 200 °C in about 18 to 24 minutes. Larger pieces take longer or can be precooked for five minutes.

Dry it thoroughly after washing and do not fill the basket too full. Too much moisture and tightly stacked pieces produce steam instead of dry hot air.

Yes. Thin, undamaged shells can remain on after thorough washing. Remove green areas, germs and damaged areas generously.

Fixed-cooking varieties retain clear edges and become creamy inside. Predominantly fixed-cooking potatoes become a little softer and brown also well.

Heat potatoes stored in the refrigerator at 190 °C for about 4 to 6 minutes and shake once. Heat them once and completely.