Go Back

Air Fryer Parmesan Potato Bites

Halved baby potatoes tossed with cornstarch, spices, and Parmesan and air fried cut-side down to a deeply golden, crisp crust that stays crisp for a potluck.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 lb baby potatoes gold or red, halved
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan plus more to finish
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • chopped parsley or chives to garnish

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Halve the potatoes to marble-to-walnut size. Soak in cold water 10 to 15 minutes, then drain and pat very dry.
  2. Toss with the oil first, then the cornstarch, spices, salt, and pepper. Add the Parmesan last so it clings.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390 to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange cut-side down in a single layer with room between them. Cook 10 minutes, flip, then 6 to 10 minutes more until deeply golden. Add a little more Parmesan in the last 2 minutes.

Notes

Cut-side down is where the crust forms.
Freshly grated Parmesan crusts; pre-grated stays powdery.
Everything bagel seasoning goes on near the end so it doesn't burn.