Roast potatoes are arguably the leading part of any roast dinner, with cooks trying to achieve a crunchy coating and fluffy inside. But, did you know that you can make crispy, delicious roast potatoes in an air fryer, and it takes half the time compared to using an oven?. When you’ve got a busy schedule or a thousand other things to do, finding time to cook a large dinner can be a challenge—especially if you have a family to feed. That’s where the air fryer steps in as a true kitchen essential. It’s become a game-changer for many, making cooking easier, faster, and more convenient than ever before.
And, you don't need to compromise on taste. In the air fryer you can season your potatoes with sea salt and onion powder - coating them with sunflower oil to create that crispy outer texture. In just 25 minutes, you can have perfectly crispy and indulgent potatoes on your table - much quicker than the one hour and 15 minutes it takes in the oven. Here’s how you can make roast potatoes in an air fryer using five simple ingredients that you can surely find at home.
Potatoes. Sunflower oil. Plain flour. Onion powder. Sea salt. Preheat the air fryer: Start by preheating your air fryer to 400F (about 200°C). This ensures the potatoes will cook evenly and get nice and crispy. Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks. You can adjust the size depending on how crispy you like them. Coat the potatoes: Place the potato chunks in a large bowl. Drizzle with sunflower oil, add a generous sprinkle of plain flour, onion powder, and sea salt. Toss the potatoes well to ensure they're evenly coated in the seasoning and oil mixture.
And air fry it: Transfer the seasoned potatoes into the air fryer basket. Make sure they are spread out evenly for the best crisp. Shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure the potatoes cook evenly on all sides. Air fry the potatoes for about 25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them and shake the basket if needed. Once they’re done, remove the roast potatoes from the air fryer, and serve them immediately while they’re hot and crispy. They make a perfect side dish for any meal, and they’re so much quicker than traditional oven-roasted potatoes.
