Description
An easy side dish, air fryer baby potatoes and shallots are crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy in the center, and full of savory flavor with a touch of sweetness!
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes and shallots with the oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper until evenly coated. If the potatoes still look dry, add 1–2 teaspoons more oil.*
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Let it preheat a full 3–5 minutes for best crisping. Lightly spray the basket.
- Add potatoes and shallots in a single layer. (cook in batches if needed). Shallots cook faster than potatoes. Place them toward the center of the basket. See notes.
- Air fry for about 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, or until the potatoes are golden and tender and the shallots have caramelized. Cooking time can vary based on potato size and your air fryer, so test tenderness with a fork and add a few extra minutes if needed.
- Transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice, add herbs, and season to taste. Serve warm.
- Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
Substitutes: Baby potatoes, new potatoes, or small creamer potatoes all work well. Just cut them into evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Fresh garlic (about 1 teaspoon finely minced) may be used in place of garlic powder, but mix it into the oil first so it sticks to the potatoes and doesn’t burn.
Tips to Preventing Burning: If your shallots brown too quickly, remove them halfway through cooking. If your air fryer runs hot, using a liner can help prevent burning bits, especially if you use minced garlic vs garlic powder.
Extra Crispy Potatoes: For extra-crisp edges, bump the heat up by about 10 degrees during the last 2–3 minutes if your air fryer goes above 400°F. If it maxes out at 400°F, simply extend the cook time by 2–4 minutes instead.
Reheat & Storage- Reheat in the air fryer at 380°F for 4–6 minutes to bring back their crispiness. (They can be microwaved, but they’ll be softer.) Avoid freezing, as the texture of cooked baby potatoes becomes grainy once thawed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 176.9 mg
- Fat: 4.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
