These air fryer fingerling potatoes are perfectly golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They only take about 15 minutes to cook and make the best healthy side dish ever!
I love potatoes of any kind and these crispy air fryer fingerling potatoes are one of my favorites! They come out perfectly golden, buttery, and flavorful in about 15 minutes and make a healthy, side dish you can serve with so many things.
You may also like these air fryer smashed potatoes that are equally easy and delicious!
Of course, cooking potatoes in the air fryer is one of the best ways to get them perfectly crispy every time. Try these air fryer sweet potato chips and air fryer fries.
Air frying fingerling potatoes is the quickest, easiest way to cook them perfectly without much effort. They take half the time they take in the oven to get golden and crispy, which is such a time saver.
Once you try these air-fried potatoes, you will never want to cook fingerling potatoes in the oven again!
Why you’ll love this fingerling potatoes recipe
- Quick and easy to make – ready in about 20 minutes
- Perfect Healthy side dish – fingerling potatoes are packed with vitamins and minerals and go with so many other dishes.
- Kid-friendly – my kids devour these potatoes every time!
- Diet-friendly – this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and whole30.
- Customizable – use any seasonings you like
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- Why you’ll love this fingerling potatoes recipe
- Ingredients needed
- Flavor Variations for Fingerling Potatoes
- Recommended Kitchen Tools
- How to make air fryer fingerling potatoes
- Expert tips for the best results
- Ways to serve air fryer fingerling potatoes
- FAQs
- How to store and reheat
- More air fryer potato recipes to try!
- Crispy Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
Ingredients needed
Cooking fingerling potatoes in the air fryer only requires a few simple ingredients. Here is what you’ll need:
- Fingerling potatoes – you can use golden fingerling potatoes, red fingerling potatoes, or a medley, which is what I used. Wash and dry the potatoes well before you slice and season them.
- Olive oil – extra virgin olive oil allows the seasoning to stick to the potatoes and helps them crisp up as they cook. You can also use avocado oil.
- Seasoning – I used a combination of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper but you can use any blend you like. See suggestions below!
Flavor Variations for Fingerling Potatoes
- Garlic parmesan fingerling potatoes – add some grated parmesan cheese and garlic powder when you season the potatoes before you air fry them.
- Rosemary fingerling potatoes – add 1-2 teaspoons of dried rosemary for a nice burst of herby flavor.
- Buttery fingerling potatoes – toss the potatoes in melted butter and your favorite seasoning instead of olive oil for a nice buttery taste. YUM!!! We love to do a buttery garlic combo.
- Spicy fingerling potatoes – add 1-2 teaspoons of chili powder to the seasoning for a nice spicy kick of flavor.
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Air fryer
How to make air fryer fingerling potatoes
These potatoes cook in the air fryer for about 15 minutes and result in the best crispy, fluffy, flavorful potatoes ever! Here is a summary with step-by-step photos of how to make them. Get the complete list of recipe ingredients, instructions, and nutrition in the recipe card located at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Add the sliced fingerling potatoes to a medium mixing bowl, drizzle them with oil and seasoning, and toss to coat.
Step 2: Place the seasoned potatoes in the preheated air fryer.
Step 3: Cook at 400°F until golden and crispy, about 15-17 minutes. TIP: shake the potatoes in the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to get them nice and golden on all sides.
Step 4: Serve topped with fresh herbs like parsley or chives and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Expert tips for the best results
- Cut the fingerling potatoes into even sizes to ensure they cook at the same time. I like to slice them in half or quarters if some seem bigger.
- Use some oil – The use of a little bit of olive oil helps the seasoning stick to the potatoes and helps them become golden and crispy as they cook.
- Toss halfway – halfway through the cooking time, flip the potatoes lightly in the air fryer basket to get them crispy and golden on all sides.
- Don’t skip the seasoning – potatoes in general have little flavor so adding some seasoning elevates their flavor profile and makes these potatoes amazing!
Ways to serve air fryer fingerling potatoes
We love air fryer fingerling potatoes as a quick and easy side dish! Here are some delicious ways to serve them:
- Chicken and potatoes – we love this air fryer chicken breast, crispy chicken breast, or these chicken burgers that go so great with fingerling potatoes and a side of veggies as an all-in-one meal.
- Pork tenderloin – my husband and I love these potatoes paired with this pork tenderloin and a classic salad.
- With burgers or a sandwich – my kids love these crispy potatoes as a side with a good turkey burger in place of fries.
FAQs
What are fingerling potatoes?
Fingerling potatoes are smaller potatoes that mimic the shape of fingers (hence the name). You can find them at almost any grocery store. You will typically see them as golden, red, or mixed varieties.
Do I need to soak the potatoes before I cook them?
In this recipe, you do not need to soak the potatoes before you cook them. They become wonderfully crispy and golden with no soaking needed.
Can I bake fingerling potatoes in the oven?
Yes, you can! I tested this recipe in the oven and the potatoes came out great cooked at 450°F for about 30 minutes on a lined baking sheet.
How long do fingerling potatoes take in the air fryer?
Fingerling potatoes take about 15-17 minutes to fully cook and become golden and crispy in the air fryer at 400°F. Which is half the time it takes to roast them in the oven for a similar result. Note: air fryers vary so do cooking times. I recommend checking the potatoes at 15 minutes and continue cooking as needed.
How to store and reheat
- Storing: Leftover air fryer fingerling potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat portions in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through. For the air fryer, I found that 350°F for about 4-6 minutes was the best method to reheat them.
More air fryer potato recipes to try!
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
- Loaded Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Did you try this air fryer fingerling potatoes recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear how yours turned out!
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Crispy Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These crispy air fryer fingerling potatoes are the best easy way to get perfectly golden, fluffy potatoes in half the time it takes in the oven! They make a quick side dish that goes with so many other things!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fingerling potatoes – sliced in half lengthwise
- 1–2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley – optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Add the sliced fingerling potatoes to a medium size mixing bowl. Drizzle them with the oil and sprinkle them with the seasoning. Then toss to coat all the potatoes very well in the oil and seasoning.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray (non-aerosol), and place the seasoned potatoes into the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-17 minutes, shaking the potatoes in the basket halfway through the cooking time to get them all nice and golden and crisp.
- Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Any type of fingerling potatoes will work in this recipe. I used multi-colored fingerling potatoes that you can find at most grocery stores.
- Mix up the seasoning to customize this recipe – see variations in the post
- Don’t skip the oil and seasoning – the oil allows the seasoning to stick to the potatoes and gets them golden and crispy. The seasoning brings out the flavor of the potatoes and makes them so tasty.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4-6 minutes or in the microwave until warmed through.
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