Air-Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

These Air-Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are the perfect side dish to any recipe! Crispy potatoes, ready in just 15 minutes all from the convenience of the air-fryer, you can't go wrong with these!

I don't know about you but I am a huge potato lover. I can eat them pretty much in any form or any way and I will always love them. One of the things I love best about these potatoes is that I can make them in 15 minutes. Literally, 15 minutes! Most of the time if can take up to half an hour or 45 minutes to roast potatoes in the oven, however when you use the air-fryer, it is much quicker. These crispy potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal and are pretty much foolproof. You will love them!

For some other great side dishes, check out these Air Fryer Diced Potatoes, these Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes, these Easy Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables, these Savory Rosemary Air-Fryer Baby Carrots, or this Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes dish!

Jump to:

• What Makes These Air-Fryer Fingerling Potatoes The Best
• Ingredient Notes
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• FAQ's
• Equipment
• Storage
• Top tips
• What to Serve with These Potatoes
• Air-Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
• Food safety

What Makes These Air-Fryer Fingerling Potatoes The Best

• Easy and Quick Meal- This side dish will be on the table in 15 minutes flat! It is perfect for when you are in a rush or trying to get dinner on the table. I love how easy this recipe is.
• Full of Nutrients- Potatoes contain a lot of essential vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium. They are a good source of folate, niacin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese. Plus they are delicious so it's a win win!
• Family Friendly- Because these potatoes get so crispy in the oven, they almost taste like odd-shaped french fries. They are sure to be a hit with everyone in the family, even the pickiest of eaters!

Ingredient Notes

• Fingerling Potatoes- Fingerling potatoes are perfect for this recipe because they are small potatoes and they get really crispy when put in the air-fryer. You can also use Yukon Gold Potatoes if you wish, I would just recommend getting the baby variety.
• Olive Oil- We do use a touch of olive oil in this recipe to coat the potatoes. The olive oil helps to crisp up the potatoes in the air-fryer, we only use 2 tablespoons though which is much less than if we would have fried them!
• Rosemary- To add flavor, I added some fresh chopped rosemary. You can season these potatoes however you want, I have used everything from simple salt and pepper to fun twists like Old Bay Seasoning. Everything is a win here, I just really love the simple and clean flavor of the rosemary.

See the recipe card for the full ingredient list and quantities.

Instructions

• Roughly chop the potatoes, try to keep them a similar size. These potatoes are small so I just quartered them.
• Add the potatoes to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
• Toss with rosemary, salt and pepper
• Add the potatoes to the air fryer. Make sure to add them in a single layer so they will cook evenly.
• Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through

Hint: Make sure to chop the potatoes into an equal size or they will not cook evenly. The best thing about fingerling potatoes is that they are already small so I was able to just quarter them.

Substitutions

• Herbs - If you don't have rosemary on hand, feel free to use any herbs that you prefer. I have even made these with just some Italian seasoning before and they turned out perfect!
• Parsnips - If you want to diversify this recipe a little, throw in some parsnips with the potatoes to make it even more delicious! They will have a similar cook time, just make sure they are cut the same size.
• Vegan Parmesan - Add some vegan Parmesan to the finished potatoes to really boost that savory, umami flavor.

Variations

• Spicy - If you want to add a bit of heat, add some red chili flakes in with the herbs.
• Old Bay- I love seasoning these potatoes with a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to give a spicy and savory flavor.
• Pesto - After cooking, drizzle the potatoes with some pesto to give it an extra flavor boost!

Check out these Air-Fryer Breakfast Potatoes for another great way to use the Air-Fryer!

FAQ's

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. See below for the equipment you will need to make this recipe.

• Air-Fryer
• Chef Knife
• Cutting Board
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

Storage

You can save the leftover fingerling potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The fingerling potatoes taste great either warm or cold so they will make for a delightful addition to meal prepped lunches or a simple veggie side right out of the fridge!

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top tips

• Brush the air-fryer basket with a little bit of olive oil before frying in addition to tossing the potatoes in the oil. It will help them to not stick to the air fryer.
• Make sure to keep the potatoes in an even layer in the air fryer basket. It will help the air fryer circulate the air and cook the potatoes evenly. Toss halfway through to make sure the potatoes get cooked fully.
• All air fryers are different so make sure to check your potatoes at the halfway mark. If you find that they are getting too crisp, go ahead and take them out.

What to Serve with These Potatoes

• Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini with Rice
• Dairy-Free Southwest Frittata
• Easy Air-Fryer Beyond Burger
• Easy Greek Falafel Gyros
• Gluten-Free and Vegan Skillet Lasagna
• Lions Mane Crab Cakes

Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.