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These Air Fryer Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes are crispy, golden, and drenched in garlicky goodness. They’re the kind of side dish that goes with anything — and disappears fast.
I made them once on a whim with some baby potatoes that were about to sprout, and now they’re a weekly staple. They come out of the air fryer with crunchy edges and fluffy centers, all coated in melted butter, garlic powder, and a touch of parsley.
This recipe is everything we love about roasted potatoes but faster, crispier, and way more flavorful. The air fryer works magic in under 20 minutes!
Whether you’re serving them with steak, salmon, or just a big salad, these potatoes always deliver.
🥕 Ingredients Overview
Let’s talk ingredients:
- Baby Potatoes: Halved for more surface area = more crisp!
- Olive Oil + Melted Butter: Olive oil helps with crisping; butter adds flavor and richness.
- Garlic Powder: Delivers flavor without burning.
- Salt & Pepper: Always essential.
- Parsley: A fresh finish.
Optional: Add Parmesan for crispiness or smoked paprika for a little depth.
Pro Tip: Try to cut the potatoes the same size so they cook evenly.
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Halve 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes. Pat dry with a towel.
- Season: Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set to 400°F and preheat for 2–3 minutes.
- Air Fry: Cook for 16–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Finish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley (and Parmesan if you like).
Pro Tip: Don’t skip the shake! It helps all sides get crispy.
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not drying the potatoes (extra moisture = less crisp)
- Overcrowding the basket (work in batches if needed)
- Skipping the preheat
- Using too much butter (can burn)
- Forgetting to season well
🎨 Variations & Add-Ons
- Cheesy: Add shredded Parmesan or cheddar at the end.
- Vegetarian: This recipe is naturally vegetarian!
- Kid-Friendly: Swap parsley for ketchup or ranch on the side.
- Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free as written.
- Spicy: Add cayenne or chili powder to the seasoning.
You can also add rosemary, thyme, or even a sprinkle of ranch seasoning for fun twists.
📦 Make Ahead & Storage
These potatoes are best fresh, but you can prep or store them, too:
- Make Ahead: Cut and season potatoes, then refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- Fridge: Store cooked potatoes in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Re-crisp in the air fryer at 375°F for 4–5 minutes.
- Freezer: Not ideal — texture gets mealy.
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
These are naturally gluten-free and made with simple ingredients. A great real-food side dish with fewer calories than deep-fried versions.
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Toss halved potatoes with oil, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Air fry 16–18 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Sprinkle with parsley (and Parmesan if using) and serve.
Notes
- Dry potatoes before seasoning.
- Don’t overcrowd basket.
- Optional: Add Parmesan or smoked paprika.
These garlic butter potatoes are crispy little bites of heaven. Simple, flavorful, and totally crowd-pleasing. If you make them, let me know how they turned out! Want another cozy potato recipe? Try my air fryer potato wedges next — thick, crispy, and loaded with flavor.
