Potato is one food that tastes good however it’s cooked. Air fryer diced potatoes are one of them. They are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and are packed with flavors.
These delicious air fryer diced potatoes can be served as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. You can make this recipe extra crispy with the skin on, but it’s not mandatory. I like mine without skin that is super crispy too.
For making air fryer potatoes you can use fresh potatoes or frozen ones. Both will work well with this recipe. As we all know potatoes are a versatile dish and can be cooked in many different ways, cheesy air fryer mashed potato balls and air fryer hassleback potatoes are one of my favorites.
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How to cook air fryer diced potatoes?
We love air-fried potatoes, especially the air fryer diced potatoes are our favorite. A few ingredients are needed for this recipe. You can always play with the recipe and add on your favorite seasonings if I’ve missed out here.
Ingredients for air fryer diced potatoes:
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable/olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mixed herbs
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes/powder (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instruction for air fryer diced potatoes:
- Thoroughly wash the potatoes, peel the skin off pat dry with a kitchen towel. (you can leave the skin on if you prefer)
- Dice the potatoes into cubes approximately 1 inch thick.
- Take a mixing bowl to add oil, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. Mix them until combined.
- Put the diced potatoes into the mixture and combine them together and coat them well.
- Now preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the seasoned diced potatoes into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overlap the potatoes for an evenly cooked result.
- Cook the potatoes at 200C/400F for 20-25 minutes. Toss the potatoes halfway through the cooking process. Cook until the potatoes are golden brown on the outside.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer basket and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce/ serve it as a side dish.
- Serve and enjoy your tasty and crispy air fryer diced potatoes.
Note: You can remove the cooked small potatoes if any while tossing them halfway through the cooking process.
You can find the air fryer diced potatoes recipe in the printable card below.
Flavor variation for air fryer diced potatoes:
Air fryer diced potatoes can be cooked in different ways with different spices. There are no such rules to follow when making potatoes. You can just cook air fryer diced potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper or play with different spices of your liking. They taste good either way.
Here are some of the spices you can add while making air fryer potatoes:
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Italian seasoning
- Rosemary
- Oregano
What to serve with air fryer diced potatoes?
These tasty air fryer potatoes are good on their own. However, these crispy potatoes can be served with your favorite dipping sauce. Some of the food you can serve with these potatoes are:
Tips for making crispy air fryer diced potatoes:
- For extra crispy air potatoes use starchy potatoes such as red potatoes, king Edward, russets, etc.
- Cut the potatoes in similar sizes as much as possible and don’t overcrowd the air fryer to avoid uneven cooking.
- Cook in batches if needed to avoid uneven cooking and for the best result.
- Don’t skip the oil while cooking the potatoes because it helps to make the potatoes crispier.
How to avoid uneven cooking in the air fryer?
Cooking with an air fryer is easy and difficult at the same time. It’s because you can’t cook a whole lot at one time. If you overload the air fryer basket the food the result is unevenly cooked food. To avoid this problem, you should cook the food in batches and toss/flip the food halfway through the cooking process.
Find more air fryer potato recipes:
- Air fryer breakfast potatoes
- Air fryer potato skins
- Potatoes and green beans in air fryer
- Air fryer potato pancake
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Why do you Soak potatoes in water before air frying?
Potatoes are good whether you soak them in water or not before cooking. Soaking the potatoes in water helps to release starch which will make the potatoes soft and tender in texture.
If you have time then you can soak the potatoes in water for 30 minutes before cooking.
How do I cook frozen diced potatoes in an air fryer?
Thaw the frozen diced potatoes before cooking. And rest of the cooking process is the same. Mix with the desired spices and cook at 200C/400F for 25-30 minutes.
Can you fry diced canned potatoes?
Of course, you can fry diced canned potatoes. In fact, they are already cooked, so you can air fry them and make them crispier and more delicious.
Can I make these sliced/rounds instead of diced?
Yes, you can cut the potatoes into any shape of your liking. There is no compulsion that the potatoes should only be diced.
How to store these air fryer diced potatoes?
Before storing these potatoes let them cool completely. And transfer the potatoes to an air-tight container and store them in the refrigerator. They are good for 3-4 days.
You can reheat them at 180C for 5 minutes and enjoy your leftover air fryer diced potatoes.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable/olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mixed herbs
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes/powder (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the potatoes, peel the skin off pat dry with a kitchen towel.2 cups diced potatoes
- Dice the potatoes into cubes approximately 1 inch thick.
- Take a mixing bowl to add oil, garlic powder, mixed herbs, chili flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. Mix them until combined.2 tablespoons vegetable/olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon mixed herbs, ¼ teaspoon chili flakes/powder, salt and pepper to taste
- Put the diced potatoes into the mixture and combine them together and coat them well.
- Now preheat the air fryer at 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the seasoned diced potatoes into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overlap the potatoes for an evenly cooked result.
- Cook the potatoes at 200C/400F for 20-25 minutes. Toss the potatoes halfway through the cooking process. Cook until the potatoes are golden brown on the outside.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer basket and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce/ serve it as a side dish.
