10 Air Fryer Potato Recipes That Are Crispy, Golden Perfection

The air fryer and potatoes are a match made in heaven. The appliance’s powerful circulating heat creates crisp, golden exteriors while keeping the insides fluffy and tender, all in less time than a conventional oven and with far less oil than deep frying. If a craving for restaurant-style French fries or a perfectly baked potato comes your way, your air fryer can do it all.

A great baked potato needs two things: crisp flavorful skin and a light, fluffy interior. The air fryer delivers both without heating up the entire kitchen. Rub the potatoes with oil and salt before cooking, then split them open and pile on your favorite toppings.

Skip the drive-thru and make golden, crispy fries at home instead. Rinsing the potatoes removes excess starch for better browning. Make sure not to crowd your basket for maximum crunch.

Don’t let leftover potato salad go to waste. This clever recipe transforms it into crispy, golden potato wedges with creamy centers. It’s an easy way to reinvent leftovers into a side dish or savory snack that tastes completely new.

A mandoline helps get the ultra-thin texture needed for perfect potato chips. Rinse them in cold water and and shingle to get crisp, beautifully golden chips. Experiment with your favorite seasoning once they come out of the fryer.

These crispy potato puffs are somewhere between tater tots and croquettes. Creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with flour and egg to create something like gnocchi. Pop them in the air fryer and serve with a tangy, creamy vodka sauce.

Traditional potato latkes can require plenty of oil, but the air fryer creates beautifully crisp edges with much less mess. They’re still tender on the inside and pair perfectly with classic toppings like applesauce or sour cream, making them a great addition to brunch or holiday meals.

Crispy roasted potatoes get an upgrade with fragrant rosemary and nutty Pecorino cheese. The air fryer gives each bite beautifully browned edges while keeping the centers tender. Serve with anything from roast chicken to grilled steak.

These eye-catching “flowers” are as fun to make as they are to eat. Carefully use a thin apple slicer and a melon baller to cut petals into small yellow potatoes. Serve atop arugula with a cherry tomatoes nestled into each potato.

Those bags of colorful veggie chips can be pricey at the store. Luckily, they’re very easy to make at home in the air fryer. Cooking them in batches is the key to chips with no soggy spots.