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Air fryer Parmesan roasted potatoes in a foil pouch cooked in an air fryer.

Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes

These Air Fryer Parmesan potatoes have the perfect balance of crispiness and softness, are are full of flavor and deliciousness!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 339
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Baby Gold Potatoes
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Parsley (freshly chopped)
Ingredients for Butter Mixture
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Pan

Method
 

  1. Rinse your baby potatoes and pat them dry.
  2. Slice the potatoes in half, lengthwise, and use a paring knife to make diagonal slits in the potatoes in a diamond pattern, making sure not to cut too deep through the potato but just scoring them.
  3. Add the sliced, scored potatoes to a mixing bowl and pour in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and chopped parsley. Toss to fully coat.
  4. In a separate bowl, melt half a stick of butter then add minced garlic, pepper and grated parmesan cheese.
  5. Line the bottom of your air fryer basket with foil, making a pouch, then pour in the butter mixture and spread out evenly.
  6. Next lay the sliced, seasoned baby potatoes face down in the butter mixture, side by side but not overlapping.
  7. Air Fry on 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  8. Open the basket and let the potatoes cool for about 5 minutes before serving, they will be HOT!

Notes

Storage Instructions:
  • Got some leftover Air Fryer Parmesan potatoes? You can just transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
  • You can reheat them in the microwave, or air fry them again if you want them to retain that crispiness.
Other FAQ suggestions: 
  • Can I Use Any Other Kind of Potatoes? Yes, you can totally make do with Russet and Fingerling potatoes too.
  • What Else Can I Add to the Potatoes? You can add some Italian seasoning into the butter mixture.
  • How Do I Use the Leftover Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes? You can add them to your breakfast casserole or omelet, or use them as a filling in your wraps.