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Seasoned diced potatoes are spread evenly on a black baking tray, showing a golden-brown exterior.
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Air Fryer Diced Potatoes Recipe

Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these air fryer diced potatoes give you everything you love about roasties without the hassle of turning on the oven. No tray-flipping, no long wait times, just perfectly seasoned golden cubes in 20 minutes flat. Served with eggs, chicken, or straight from the basket with a hit of ketchup, it's the kind of easy side that actually gets eaten first.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer diced potatoes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Bethany Galloway

Ingredients

  • 1 lb potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 200°C/400°F.
  • Peel your potatoes if desired (I keep the skin on) and dice them into 1 inch cubes.
    1 lb potatoes
  • Add the diced potatoes to a large mixing with along with the olive oil and seasonings, and mix well.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to do 2 batches.
  • Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  • The potatoes will be crispy on the edges and soft in the center when they're ready.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cut size: Keep your cubes around 1 inch for that ideal soft-middle, crispy-edge combo. Any smaller and they’ll cook fast and risk drying out.
  • Don’t skip the shake: Giving the basket a good toss halfway through helps everything cook evenly and avoids sad, pale sides.
  • Work in batches: If your air fryer is on the smaller side, cook in two rounds. Overcrowding = steamed, soggy potatoes.
  • Tray-style air fryers: If your model uses trays instead of a basket, rotate them top to bottom halfway through to keep things crispy.
  • Watch the timing: All air fryers run a bit differently. Start checking around the 17-minute mark just to be safe.
  • Skin on or off: Totally up to you. The skin adds extra texture and fiber, but they crisp up beautifully either way.
  • Mix it up: Feel free to swap in your favorite herbs or spices. Paprika, parsley, oregano, or even a pinch of chili flakes all work here.

 

Storage instructions

  • Cool first: Let the potatoes cool to room temperature before storing to prevent condensation and sogginess.
  • Airtight container: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
  • Reheat to revive: Pop them back in the air fryer for 5–7 minutes at 180°C / 360°F to bring the crisp back.
  • Freezing: Freezing turns them into sad little starch bricks - and honestly, potatoes are just too cheap for that kind of heartbreak.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg