Best Crispy Air Fryer Roast Potatoes Recipe

Fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside; these Simple Air Fryer Roast Potatoes are a fantastic quicker alternative to oven roasted potatoes. You’ll want to make these roast potatoes to accompany every meal!

simple air fryer roast potatoes as the name suggests

I have deliberately kept these roast potatoes really simple. I like to keep roast potatoes simple however I’m cooking them. I like the salty, crisp potatoes to speak for themselves.

Another reason for keeping the recipe is so people can add their own twists. I’m sure people will have their own flavourings they like to add to roast potatoes and once they have the basics of how to air fry them, they can add extra flavours.

Adding herbs like rosemary and thyme are popular ways of adding extra flavour as is garlic. You could also heat up some goose or duck fat to toss the potatoes in. This is a great extra indulgence perfect for Christmas.

which potatoes are best for roast potatoes?

The main goal for a good roast potato is a crisp exterior with a super fluffy interior. To get that, you need to start with the right potato.

In the UK, the best options are Maris Piper and King Edward potatoes. It helps that these are also the most commonly found potatoes so you shouldn’t have any problems finding them.

If you look for any potato variety considered an ‘all rounder’ such as estima, melody or marfona then you can’t go wrong.

If you’re in the US, Yukon Gold potatoes will work really well.

is parboiling needed for these air fryer roast potatoes?

I have always parboiled my potatoes when making roast potatoes. It’s the way my Mum taught me and I really do think it makes a difference.

Parboiling the potatoes helps provide the deliciously crisp crust that we all want. If you don’t parboil your potatoes the fat won’t be able to get into the cracks and you won’t get the crispness.

So in my opinion parboiling is an essential step to a good roast potato and is worth the extra step.

tips for the best roast potatoes

Even though these Air Fryer Roast Potatoes are really simple, there are a few tips to ensure they are as delicious as they can be.

Parboiling your potatoes

We’ve already been over this, but yes it is essential in my opinion! But don’t cook the potatoes too long.

You want the potatoes to be soft enough so you can insert a sharp knife with a little resistance. You don’t want them to be completely cooked through and starting to fall apart.

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