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    Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

    Published: Feb 2, 2023 by Air Fryer Everything Team · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Air fryer fingerling potatoes are the perfect easy and delicious side dish, ready in less than 25 minutes! Toss with your favorite seasonings, the flavor is incredible and these little spuds are super crispy. Use your Ninja Foodi or any air fryer!

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    air fryer fingerling potatoes in a dish garnished with parsley.

    Get ready for some crispy, crunchy goodness with air fryer fingerling potatoes! The best part, ready in only 20-25 minutes!

    These little spuds are the perfect side dish and cooking them in your Ninja Foodi air fryer (or any air fryer!) gives you perfectly crispy skin and a tender center.

    Speaking of delicious spuds, be sure to check out these Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes and serve these up with this Air Fryer Top Sirloin Steak!

    Fingerling potatoes are the baby cousins of your favorite large potatoes (such as Russet). This easy and delicious are fryer recipe transforms these little spuds into a crispy and tasty treat.

    Serve them for dinner or with breakfast, alongside some Air Fryer Frozen Bacon and Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage!

    Potatoes are an easy and affordable staple in any kitchen and the air fryer helps elevate your potato game to the next level. Fingerling potatoes are a fun way to fancy up your dinner too!

    Pair them with these Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops and you have a full meal that your whole family will love!

    Why this recipe works

    • The air fryer cooking method requires less oil, making it a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods.
    • Making your fingerling potatoes in the air fryer ensures even cooking, crispy skin and a tender center in every bite. Plus, you can customize with any seasonings that you love!
    • Air fryer fingerling potatoes are super versatile, perfect as a side dish, breakfast, dinner – you name it!

    Ingredients

    bag of Safeway private selection colored fingerling potatoes.
    • Fingerling Potatoes: You can find in the produce section of your grocery store or purchase fingerling potatoes online.
    • Olive Oil or Butter
    • Salt: Kosher salt or table salt to taste.
    • Seasonings of Choice: Seasoning ideas that work well on air fryer fingerling potatoes include: Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika (smoked or Hungarian), rosemary, thyme, cumin, chili powder, parmesan cheese, minced garlic or lemon zest.

    How long to air fry fingerling potatoes

    fingerling potatoes in air fryer basket.
    1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
    2. In small dish, drizzle fingerling potatoes with oil or butter and sprinkle with seasonings of choice. Mix so fingerling potatoes are coated on all sides.
    3. Transfer fingerling potatoes to air fryer basket (do not overcrowd).
    4. Cook potatoes for 10 minutes on 400°F.
    5. Shake basket. Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until potatoes are soft.
    6. Depending on your air fryer, the size of your fryer basket and amount of fingerling potatoes in the basket, you can cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until you reach your desired level of crispiness.
    fingerling potatoes in ninja foodi air fryer basket.

    Pre-Heating Air Fryer: I recommend pre-heating air fryer. However, if you choose not to pre-heat, add about 3-4 minutes to your cook time. 

    This recipe works well with any brand of air fryer including Ninja Foodi, Gourmia, Vortex, Nuwave, Cuisinart, Cosori, Power XL and Power Air.

    Can you eat the skin of fingerling potatoes?

    raw colored fingerling potatoes with oil and rosemary seasoning.

    Yes! You can eat the skin of fingerling potatoes. It is very tender and full of fiber and nutrients such as magnesium and potassium.

    FAQ and expert tips

    air fryer fingerling potatoes in a dish garnished with parsley.
    How long do you cook fingerling potatoes in an air fryer?

    It typically takes around 15-20 minutes to cook fingerling potatoes in an air fryer at 400°F (pre-heated).

    What temperature do you cook fingerling potatoes in an air fryer?

    The recommended temperature to cook fingerling potatoes in an air fryer is 400°F. Be sure to preheat your air fryer for best results.

    Do you need to preheat the air fryer before cooking fingerling potatoes? 

    Yes, it is recommended to preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes before cooking fingerling potatoes. You can also use the preheat setting.

    Looking for other air fryer side dishes?

    • Air Fryer Frozen Curly Fries
    • Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower
    • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
    air fryer fingerling potatoes in a dish garnished with parsley.

    Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

    Air fryer fingerling potatoes are the perfect easy and delicious side dish, ready in less than 25 minutes! Toss with your favorite seasonings, the flavor is incredible and these little spuds are super crispy. Use your Ninja Foodi or any air fryer!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: air fryer, lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 133kcal
    Cost: $3

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi 

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz fingerling potatoes (baby potatoes)
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon seasoning of choice optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
    • In small dish, drizzle fingerling potatoes with oil or butter and sprinkle with seasonings of choice. Mix so fingerling potatoes are coated on all sides.
    • Transfer fingerling potatoes to air fryer basket (do not overcrowd).
    • Cook potatoes for 10 minutes on 400°F.
    • Shake basket. Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until potatoes are soft.
    • Depending on your air fryer, the size of your fryer basket and amount of fingerling potatoes in the basket, you can cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until you reach your desired level of crispiness.

    Notes

    Pre-Heating Air Fryer: I recommend pre-heating air fryer. However, if you choose not to pre-heat, add about 3-4 minutes to your cook time. 
    This recipe works well with any brand of air fryer including Ninja Foodi, Gourmia, Vortex, Nuwave, Cuisinart, Cosori, Power XL and Power Air.
    Seasoning ideas that work well on air fryer fingerling potatoes include: Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika (smoked or Hungarian), rosemary, thyme, cumin, chili powder, parmesan cheese, minced garlic or lemon zest.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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