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Air Fryer Potato Cubes

Ready in under 30 minutes, with only a handful of ingredients, this recipe for Air Fryer Potato Cubes deliver all the crunch and flavor of deep-fried potatoes with a fraction of the fat and calories.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes russet, yukon gold, or red potatoes (~4 cups diced potatoes)
  • ½ teaspoon oil extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, or avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • If needed, preheat the Air Fryer to 400℉ (205℃). It should only take about 5 minutes to be ready.
  • There is no need to peel potatoes, simple scrub the potatoes and let them dry. Once dry, dice the potatoes into ¾ to 1-inch sized cubes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the diced potatoes with ½ teaspoon oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder.
    Cubed potatoes with dried seasonings in glass mixing bowl.
  • Spread the cubed potatoes out evenly in the basket or trays of the air fryer. It is okay if they overlap slightly, but if needed work in batches so that the potatoes all get crispy and golden.
    Seasoned cubed potatoes in air fryer in single layer.
  • Air Fry for 10 minutes at 400℉ (205℃) and remove the basket and give the potatoes a good shake so that they evenly cook. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 8-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.If your Air Fryer uses a tray and not a basket, there is no need to stop the cooking process to shake the potatoes.
    Air fried cubed potatoes in air fryer basket.
  • Serve as desired.

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Notes

Potatoes: 4 medium-sized potatoes equates out to about 2 pounds or 4 cups of diced potatoes. 
Oil: Feel free to replace the oil with a generous spray of your favorite cooking oil spray. 
Seasonings: Mix and match seasonings to your liking. 
Storage:  Store potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months. They are best reheated in the air fryer at 350℉ for 3-4 minutes for refrigerated potatoes, and 15 minutes for frozen potatoes, shaking halfway.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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