These absolutely scrumptious air fryer roast potatoes? Oh, you’re in for a treat! They come out dreamily soft and fluffy on the inside while boasting that irresistible crunch on the outside.

Perfectly paired with your Sunday roast or that juicy steak you’ve been dreaming about. And guess what? They’re a breeze to whip up. Can’t wait for you to try these and pair them with, let’s say… a mouthwatering grilled ribeye or perhaps a herb-crusted roast chicken. Go on, give it a go!

Alright, here’s a little potato confession for you: As much as we all adore our Weber Q roast potatoes (I mean, who doesn’t?), sometimes winter chills just make us wanna snuggle indoors. Freezing winds and rain? Uh-uh, not my idea of BBQ weather!

And hey, sometimes we’re craving a bit more pizzazz than just the classic roasted potatoes to accompany our juicy meats.

But here’s a little secret: Not everyone’s got a Weber tucked away in their backyard. For those of you nodding, if you’ve got an air fryer handy, I’ve got a delightful treat in store for you. This recipe? It’s your golden ticket to achieving those drool-worthy crispy roast potatoes, minus the fuss of oven clean-up. Seriously, it’s easy-peasy and oh-so-tasty! 😉

Essential Components for Air Fryer Roast Potatoes

Before we dive into this potato journey, let’s gather our all-star lineup of ingredients. Because, you know, behind every drool-worthy dish is a set of fabulous ingredients. Here’s what you’re gonna need to make these air fryer wonders truly shine

Potatoes – The star of the show! Go for ones that are fresh and firm.
Salt – To bring out those mouthwatering flavours. Just a sprinkle, okay?
Bicarb Soda – Trust me on this; it’s the secret behind that perfect fluffiness inside.
Olive Oil – A touch of this for that golden, irresistible crisp. Plus, everything’s better with olive oil, right?
Garlic Salt – This little gem? It’s going to add a whole new layer of yum to our spuds.
Dried Thyme – For a subtle, aromatic hint that makes the dish sing! 🎶
Dried Rosemary – It’s like the cherry on top. Fragrant, flavorful, and downright delightful.

Instructions:
Start by peeling and cutting your potatoes in half. But, if you are using smaller potatoes, cut a little off a slice of the side to create a flat section so that your potatoes can stand up in the air fryer. Doing this will allow you to add a max amount of potatoes to your air fryer.

Add the potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add salt and bicarb soda to the water and mix around.

Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil; allow it to simmer for around 10 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender in the middle.

You can do the knife check to test the tenderness if you need to. Using a sharp knife, insert it into the middle of the potato and lift; if the potato slides off the blade, it is ready.

Drain the potatoes in a colander; a steel one is best if you have one. And allow them to cool slightly.

Once slightly cooled, please give them a good toss in the colander. This is called bashing the potatoes. This method, along with the bicarb, allows the potatoes to get a nice crispy outside while roasting.

Place the potatoes in a large bowl, add the olive oil. Then sprinkle half the garlic salt, rosemary and thyme. Toss the potatoes around to coat with the oil and herbs, then add the other half of the herbs and toss again.

Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. Then place your potatoes in the basket standing on the flat side that you have cut. You can have your potatoes close to one another but do not have them touching.

I usually get around eight to nine potatoes in my Phillips XXL Air Fryer, so depending on your size, you will determine how many you will be able to put in the basket.

Set your air fryer to the roast setting and set the temperature to 180°C, and cook for 35 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.

Your potatoes need to have an internal temperature of 98°C to be fully cooked through.

Once ready, serve with your favourite roast meat or other meat dishes.

Some of Our Air Fryer Recipes on JustSoYum!

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Here are just a few of our favourites!

Juicy Air Fryer Roast Pork With Crispy Crackling – Amazing recipe to use your air fryer for roasting.
Air Fryer Nutella Doughnuts – The kids love making these with me.
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Crispy Air Fryer Chinese Honey Chicken – a healthier way to make Chinese Honey Chicken at home, and it tastes even better!

Yummy Air Fryer Roast Potatoes With The Perfect Crunch

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These air fryer roast potatoes are so soft and fluffy on the inside but nice and crunchy on the outside—the perfect side for your roast meat or piece of steak and super easy to make.

Kylie

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 55

Serving Size People

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 Large Potatoes
1 tbsp Salt
1 tbsp Bicarb Soda
2 tbsp Olive Oil
½ tsp Garlic Salt
1 tsp Dried Thyme
1 tsp Dried Rosemary

Instructions

Peel potatoes, cut in half and place in a pot of cold water.
Add salt and bicarb and mix around until dissolved.
Cook over high heat until the water starts to boil. Once boiling, turn down to a simmer, and simmer for around 10 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender.
Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly in your colander. Once cooled toss them around in the colander to create unsmooth edges.
Add the oil to a large bowl, followed by the potatoes. Then add half the garlic salt, rosemary and thyme. Toss around in the bowl, then and the rest of the herbs and toss again.
Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and then place the potatoes cut side down into the basket. Make sure there is space between your potatoes so the air circulates between them all.
Cook at 180°C for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the potatoes is 98°C