Can You Put Raw Potatoes In An Air Fryer? (read this first)

You can put raw potatoes in an air fryer and cook them in many tasty ways. In this article we walk you through three different ways to cook potatoes using an air fryer.

Why You’re Going To Love These Recipes

We’re sure you’re going to love these tasty potato recipes because they’re;

• Reduced fat
  All 3 of these recipes use little to no oil at all. Unlike other ways of making these potato recipes they are low fat, healthy and delicious
• Easy to prepare
  Anyone can prepare these tasty potato treats whatever level of cooking skill they’re at
• Versatile
  These air fried potatoes will suit almost any meal

How To Cook Baby New Potatoes In An Air Fryer

These baby new potatoes come out perfectly every time!

Ingredients

• 454g (1lb) Baby New Potatoes – washed, dried and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• ½ tablespoon Garlic Powder
• ½ teaspoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Rosemary
• ½ teaspoon Salt

Method

1. Place the new potato halves in a large bowl
2. Add the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary and salt
3. Toss to coat all of the potato pieces 
4. Place in the air fryer basket
5. Air fry for 8 minutes at 200 C (400 F)
6. Shake the basket
7. Cook for a further 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown
8. Serve

Air Fried Baby New Potatoes Cooking Tips 

• You can use any potatoes as long as they are small
• We used olive oil but you can use any oil of your choice
• We used dried rosemary but you can use fresh if you prefer
• All cooking times are for guidance only as all air fryers are different

How To Cook Air Fryer Potato Wedges

These potato wedges come out crispy on the outside with a soft, floury interior.

Ingredients

• 2 medium Potatoes – washed and dried
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• ½  teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon Chilli Powder
• ½ teaspoon Salt

Method

1. Pre heat the air fryer to 200 C (400 F)
2. Cut the potatoes into wedges
3. Place the potato wedges in a large bowl
4. Add all of the other ingredients
5. Toss until all of the wedges are coated
6. Arrange the wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket ensuring there is a space around each piece (you might need to cook in batches)
7. Air fry for 10 minutes
8. Turn the wedges
9. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy
10. Serve

Air Fried Potato Wedges Cooking Tips

• This recipe works best using floury potatoes like Maris Piper or King Edwards
• We used olive oil, but  you can use any oil you prefer
• Cooking times may vary as all air fryers are different
• You can use any herbs and spices you prefer

How to Cook Jacket Potatoes In An Air Fryer

With this air fryer recipe you’ll get perfectly baked jacket potatoes every time.

Ingredients

• 4 Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• ½ teaspoon Salt

Method

1. Wash and dry the potatoes
2. Prick the skins with a fork in a few places
3. Rub oil onto the potatoes and then rub on salt
4. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket ensuring there is space between each one
5. Air fry for 20 minutes at 200 C (400 F)
6. Turn each potato
7. Cook for a further 20 minutes or until you can pass a knife through each one easily
8. Serve

Air Fried Jacket Potatoes Cooking Tips

• This recipe works best with floury potatoes like Maris Pipers or King Edwards
• You can use any oil you prefer
• Cooking times are approximate as all air fryers are different

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Because he wanted to be a you-tuber! 😂

SEE ALSO:

• Can You Put Kale In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Oysters In An Air Fryer?
• Can You Put Quiche In An Air Fryer?

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