Description

These Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are a quick and delicious side dish featuring tender red potatoes tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, coated with Parmesan cheese, and air-fried to crispy perfection. Perfectly seasoned and ready in under 30 minutes, they offer a flavorful, healthier alternative to traditional roasted potatoes with less oil and all the crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

1 ½ lbs. red potatoes (quartered)

Seasoning & Sauce

2 Tbsp. oil (avocado or olive)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp. lemon zest
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 ¼ tsp. salt (to taste)
½ tsp. black pepper (to taste)

Cheese & Garnish

¼ cup + 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese (grated, divided)
1 Tbsp. parsley (finely chopped)

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer: Set your 6-quart air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the potatoes, ensuring an even cooking temperature for crispy results.
Prepare the potatoes: Cut small red potatoes into quarters or larger potatoes into 1-inch chunks to ensure uniform cooking and optimal crispness when air fried.
Mix the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the avocado or olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful coating for the potatoes.
Coat the potatoes: Add the cut potatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the lemon-garlic marinade.
Add the Parmesan cheese: Sprinkle ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes and toss again until all pieces are covered, which adds a savory, cheesy crust when air fried.
Air fry the potatoes: Spread the potatoes in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 14-15 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through to achieve golden brown and crispy edges on all sides.
Serve and garnish: Transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley for a fresh and flavorful finish. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Use red potatoes for their firm texture and ability to crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking.
Tossing the potatoes in Parmesan before air frying helps create a crispy, flavorful coating.
Flipping the potatoes halfway through cooking ensures even crisping on all sides.
If you don’t have an air fryer, these can also be roasted in the oven at 425°F for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
For a dairy-free version, omit the Parmesan cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
Adjust seasoning according to taste preference; more lemon juice can add extra brightness.