Air Fryer Potatoes with Garlic, Italian, and Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Crispy and flavorful air fryer baby potatoes seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and optional Cajun spices. These golden, tender potatoes make a perfect side dish, enhanced with fresh lemon juice and parsley for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning (optional)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedge, for serving
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Cajun seasoning if using. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to ensure even flavor.
- Air fry the potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, shake the basket and stir the potatoes to promote even browning and crisping.
- Finish cooking: Continue cooking the potatoes at 400°F for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until they are golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. The potatoes should be cooked through and crispy.
- Add finishing touches: Once cooked, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the warm potatoes to add a bright, tangy flavor. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh herbaceous note before serving.
Notes
- Halving the baby potatoes ensures faster and more even cooking in the air fryer.
- If you prefer milder flavors, omit the Cajun seasoning or use less.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps create a crispy texture on all sides.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger servings, just cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer.
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