Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

Like many people, I’ve started a new and intense relationship with a countertop appliance; the air fryer. It’s difficult not to take the air fryer craze as one big culinary joke, especially since certain brands (*ahem* – NINJA) seemed to be integrating the technology into strange configurations – I mean, who doesn’t need a fryer that also dehydrates and grills?

Me. I don’t need that.

Regardless, my wife purchased my first air fryer on a lark when she brought home a marked-down air-fryer attachment for our Instant Pot. After a few rounds of trial and error, and some obligatory guffaws, we quickly came to realize that this ridiculous device was – in fact – not so ridiculous. Especially considering quickly-made chicken nugget dinners for the kids, or deciding if we want a side of fries, it turns out that a countertop air fryer can be prey damn convenient.

So we upgraded. We got rid of the instant pot, and replaced it with a Cosori, a well-rated and decently priced device that has since found it’s way to the countertop at least once or twice a week. It’s fast, it’s useful, and it makes experimenting with recipes decently simple. In fact, that’s how I landed on this baby potato recipe, that you should definitely try out.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs baby/fingerling potatoes – cut into similar-sized pieces (halved or quartered)
• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Spices of your choosing. I used:
  • Trader Joe’s South African Smoke (paprika, salt, garlic, basil)
  • Smoked paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Tumeric

Instructions:

1. Preheat the air fryer (as usual)
2. Slice the potatoes, and combine them in a large bowl with the oil, a dusting of salt and pepper and your choice of spices.
   • Note: Start with a half teaspoon of your spices and adjust from there.
3. Place the seasoned potatoes in your air fryer basket
4. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees (F) for 10 minutes
5. Toss the potatoes around in the fryer basket, and set it for another 10-12 minutes.
   • If you’re unsure about the fryer time, set it for less: you can always add cooking time, but it unfortunately doesn’t work the other way
6. When they’re done, remove the potatoes to a serving bowl, and give them a quick dusting of salt (to taste)
7. Serve and enjoy!