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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potatoes | Crispy & Flavorful

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potatoes | Crispy & Flavorful

These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potatoes are perfectly golden, crispy outside, and fluffy inside. Tossed with garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and herbs, they're an easy and flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with chicken, steak, seafood, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon melted butter for extra richness

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer 5–6 quart recommended
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For tossing potatoes
  • 1 Cutting Board For halving potatoes
  • 1 Chef's Knife Sharp knife for even cuts
  • 1 Measuring Spoons For seasoning

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the baby potatoes, then cut them in half.In a large bowl, combine the potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.Toss until every potato is evenly coated.Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes if needed.Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.Cook for 18–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.Transfer the hot potatoes to a bowl and immediately toss with grated Parmesan cheese and melted butter if using.Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.3

Notes

  • Cut potatoes into even-sized pieces.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket.
  • Shake halfway through cooking.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts best.
  • Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
    Toss the potatoes with Parmesan immediately after cooking so the cheese melts and sticks perfectly.