We have all, at some point in our lives, eaten potatoes, mostly because they are cheap to buy, fill the gap, and go with so many other dishes and ingredients. So it only makes sense to elevate this humble starch to a new level with creative recipes and meals and to show you that you can have great-tasting dishes without breaking the bank.
Air fryer potato recipes for filling meals that are easy on the pocket are a must-have for keeping you going through the month, they are stress-free and quick to prepare, and the kids love them.
When there are kids in the house you know they seem to be hungry all the time, having a quick starchy snack or dish to give them to keep them going till dinner will allow you to get on with the supper preparations without the fuss.
Once you try these simple dishes you won’t want to cook potatoes any other way.
#1. Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
A Sunday lunch or even a midweek meal is always complete when you have golden, crispy yet fluffy potatoes to serve with it. And these healthy air fryer potato recipes are the way forward to keep life simple, but delicious.
What I love about this recipe is that you can use all types, varieties, and sizes of potatoes, so whichever you have on hand will always work, no need to make a special trip to the store for a unique potato variety.
Baby potatoes or big potatoes cut into sizeable chunks, tossed in olive oil or even coconut oil can be used for a touch more flavor and seasoned to coat giving it a deeper overall flavor profile. Pop the seasoned spuds into the preheated fryer for 20 minutes (giving them a shake and toss at the 10-minute mark to get an even cooking process), and serve then on a big platter or bowl.
Give them a generous sprinkle of salt, we enjoy the kosher pink Himalayan kind, and some fresh chopped parsley and serve. The family will love the crispy exterior and the golden hue makes it that much more aesthetically appealing.
I could eat potato wedges with a sweet chili mayo dip as the main meal, although I don’t think the family would be too impressed if that is what I served, they are perfect to have as the main course side serving.
Wedges somehow taste better than traditional potatoes, I don t know if it’s the shape or the fact that you can hold them easily for dipping, but they are a crowd-pleaser in our house for sure.
We like to make a big batch of them for when we have the family and friends over for a BBQ, they always go quickly, which is why it is so easy to make a lot, and the seasoning can be customized to who is eating them.
When we know there are only going to be adults we add a good amount of dried chili flakes to add some heat to each bite, but when kids are joining in then we substitute it for BBQ spice or even smoked paprika has a great taste. And the subtle red color adds a nice pop of color.
Quick and simple, and that is just what you want when searching for convection oven potato recipes.
There is no doubt we have all had potato chips or crisps as some people like to call them, in our lifetime, but we know they are more often than not deep-fried and that level of grease is just not appealing. Well not to us anyway, so I decided to see if I could try them a different way.
I discovered this great collection of easy potato air fryer recipes that have been a game-changer. The dishes are ready and done in no time at all, they are not greasy at all even if you use oil spray, and the rapid air circulation helps to crisp the outer skin while maintaining a fluffy interior.
And when we make a double or triple portion of this recipe I like to portion them up into mini sandwich bags to pop one into the kid’s (and the hubby’s) lunch boxes for work and school. They get the snack treat they always grab from the vending machine but in a healthier version, and without the hefty price tag because we all know the store-bought crisps are overpriced.
Give your family a great-tasting treat that has all the positives and none of the unwanted additives and preservatives. Win-win.
These are the best russets I have served in a long time, and they look like they took longer than they did which is just as impressive and the family was wowed.
Take medium-sized potatoes so that they cook evenly, if they are too large the outside will be overly crisped while you wait for the inside to get soft all the way through, or if too small they will shrivel up and be dry. You can choose to pop them in the microwave for a couple of minutes beforehand to speed up the softening process and then slice them into slits stopping before the bottom.
Place them in the air fryer and brush with your butter or oil seasoning and allow to fry for 15-20 minutes till they are fork-tender.
Quick and easy, and you can serve them as is with an added brushing at the end, or as a main meal topped with ground beef Bolognese and cheese, or sour cream and guacamole with salsa. You have a lot of options to choose from and to experiment with depending on the time of day and meal being served.
Have these for lunch or dinner, and it is a healthy way to carbo-load for the rest of the day when you know you will have back-to-back meetings.
An age-old classic that will never come to an end, and for good reason too, they are awesome.
There is nothing better than a big plate of fries with a good dipping sauce, and these potato convection oven recipes show us how effortless it is to make great-tasting classics, like fries. They are perfect for a vegan and vegetarian eating plan and are ready in under 30 minutes depending on the strength of your air fryer with a quick shake halfway through.
Slice the potatoes into fries, I like to use the fry setting on the mandolin and I highly recommend this if you have one because it is so quick and easy and all the chips are the same thickness which is essential for even cooking, and pop them in a bowl to season.
Toss in the oil and seasoning and leave to fry.
I like to keep the skin on but that is personal preference, they taste just as great without the skin if you choose to peel them first, I like the variation in texture and color the skin offers. And if you didn’t know, most of the nutrients and vitamins in vegetables are found in their skin. Probably why they have the bar snack food of potato skins which are pretty much just the potato skins crisped up and seasoned.
I love these easy air fryer potato recipes because you can serve the ready potato alongside the main course, or it can be the main course for dinner with so many toppings.
The baked potato is a humble addition to any meal that surprises you when you eat it with other ingredients, it takes on flavors beautifully, and it melts in your mouth when hot.
Who knew you could make so many different meals from the simple potato here we are, and if you have baked potatoes as part of your dinner rotation menu you can be sure the family will have smiling faces around the dining table.
My husband particularly loves baked spuds smothered in butter and topped with baked beans and cheese, a great choice for vegetarians, but is so delicious even the meat-eaters love a bean and cheese combination. Topped with a generous sprinkle of spring onion to add color to the dish but also a nice tang to balance the flavor profile.
Once you try these at home you won’t want to have them from the takeaway shop down the road ever again, they are gorgeously tasty, and best of all they don’t have all the grease you usually find from the bought ones.
Too often, and it’s a shame, people peel their potatoes to get rid of the skin, but that’s one of the best parts and it’s packed with vitamins. Trying these convection oven potato recipes will change your mind about potato skins forever, and you can make these customized for your guests.
I always make these for my hubby and his friends when they come over for game days during football season, served with a mini buffet of toppings and sauces, and they love it. You can have so many variations that work for everyone, and the base is done in 15 minutes.
We always have a bacon and cheese foundation in the skin, and then the guests can top with added cheese or guacamole or salsa, or even ground minced beef. They look small but are extremely filling and are so cheap to make. Try these next time your other half remembers at the last minute that he invited the lads over.
These are golden boats of deliciousness you don’t want to miss out on and are filled with flavor the family will be raving about and asking for seconds or for you to make them more often.
I was looking for healthy potato air fryer recipes that could be made quickly because when kids are in the house there always seems like something that needs to be done, and adding a meal to the list can be overwhelming.
This is one of those life-saving dishes that fill the gap, don’t cost an arm and a leg to make, and taste even better than they look which is already delicious. Scooping out the soft flesh filling, mix it with the fillings of your choice, and pile it back into the skin topping with grated cheese. Place in the air fryer to crisp up and the cheese has melted and got a tinged brown color.
Serve with ribs, a pork chop, or even a salad for a lighter meal during the warmer summer months.
These potato convection oven recipes are similar to hash browns but with so much more flavor to them, adding in onions, garlic, and seasoning, this takes the humble potato hash brown to another level.
And unlike the traditional hash browns that are deep-fried, these are cooked in the air fryer and the rapid air circulation allows for an even distribution of hot air. They cook in no time at all and you can make a big batch to plate up with some dipping sauce or as part of a crudité platter which is always a winner when we take them to the school fundraiser.
And if you have leftovers they store well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container and can be reheated for a couple of minutes in the air fryer, or make a triple batch and freeze half down for later, they can be reheated again from frozen which is also a time saver.
Pop some in the hubby’s lunch box for work with a pot of sauce and some kebabs and he will be smiling, they seem simple but are perfectly flavorful. You can throw in some dried chili flakes to the grated mix for an added bite.
This is almost the same as the Latka but instead, you are going to use mashed potato for the mix and you could also use almond flour or coconut flour to make it vegan friendly, add in your favorite ingredient choices and make your pancake patties.
We have added in chopped bacon and Italian seasoning for a more robust bite, served with spicy tomato salsa and it went down a treat. Or add in peppers and onions and chopped jalapenos for a spicy veggie option with sour cream and dill dip, perfection.
My husband enjoys a sweet and savory combination so enjoys these sometimes with feta cheese and strawberry jam, I was skeptical at first, but am now a firm favorite. They are divine.
You can make one large flat one for a one-person meal topped with salad, or multiple small ones to have on a platter as a side serving on the dining table. Be sure to give them a good spray with oil (I like to use avocado oil for flavor and it has a high smoking point) and flip halfway through so you can get that golden glow on both sides of the patty.
I made these red potatoes for a warm salad at our last family gathering and the family raved about them and asked for the recipe, when I told them they couldn’t believe it was so simple, and that is what I love about it.
Easy air fryer potato recipes that cut the cooking time in half are what I am all about, we know life is busy and if dinner dishes can be done in less time, then count me in. I washed and scrubbed the spuds and cut them into diced cubes, when they are smaller they cook quicker so if you have a powerful air fryer keep an eye on them from the 10-minute mark, you want them crispy and golden, fluffy on the inside, but not shriveled up and chewy.
When they were done I lightly tossed them in some melted garlic butter and a generous sprinkle of salt and it went perfectly with the rest of the meal. And the red skin gave the whole meal that little bit something extra because we know people essentially eat with their eyes first.
Who knew that the humble potato people often overlook has so much to offer us for simple and grease-free cooking.
This is all kinds of goodness in this dish, from the crispy potatoes smothered in seasoning to the smokiness of the sausages that melts into the starchy filling you will love this meal. And we also used chorizo sausages for an added bite and A Spanish influence which turned out phenomenal.
What is great about discovering this dish was that at the time I only had herbed sausages on hand in the fridge so I decided to give it a go anyway and it turned out beautiful, full of richness and flavor, and even a small bowl was filling. We had plenty left over for dinner too.
And with only a handful of ingredients, you can make this budget-friendly dish more often, adding in or taking away products to change the flavor or switch it up a bit. The kids can get involved too, helping to scrub and wash the potatoes, the older children cutting them in halves, and then slicing the sausage to add in halfway through the cooking time.
A must-have recipe to keep in your culinary collection and easily doubled in yield if you are having people over for a bite to eat.
#13. Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes with peppers and onions
I had never considered or even thought about having potatoes as part of breakfast until we went on holiday and they had them at the buffet, so I dished a few to see what the conversation was all about. I will say, I did not expect a mouthful of potato, egg, and bacon to be so delicious but it was, and we have now introduced them into our home.
Initially, I made them in the oven, the traditional way I assume, but when I read an article that someone had made them in the air fryer I had to try it. Let’s just say we now only eat air fryer potatoes with our breakfast. They are gorgeously crispy and perfect with scrambled eggs.
So, knowing we had a busy day ahead filled with sports matches and traveling I looked for a fuller recipe and landed on this one packed with onions and peppers on top of the potato, I was in heaven, and so was the family. It filled the gap just how we needed it to and gave us the carbo-loading we needed to be fueled for the day’s activities.
I don’t even mind this dish cold, for me, it is just as good, and so I pack a little lunch box to keep in the car for me to snack on while watching the games and cheering from the sidelines, but never being hungry. Win-win.
A timeless classic that will be around forever I reckon, and for good reason too, it just doesn’t get better than a tasty dish with chicken and fluffy yams, and this is just the dish for you.
This is one of those one-pot wonders that are seemingly too good to be true and yet work flawlessly, with everything seasoned together in a zip lock bag, yes I was also curious about this step, but it does the trick. Everything is shaken together in the oil and seasoning and popped into the fryer to cook for 20 minutes. Halfway give the mix a shake, this is when I like to add cooked broccoli for more veggies in the meal, and topped with grated cheese and bacon.
I love that the cheese and bacon mask the vegetables and the kids eat everything together, the potatoes help to bulk out the meal too which is good for keeping costs down.
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal that ticks all the boxes.
This recipe uses a homemade ranch seasoning mix which I found to be so much more flavorful than the store-bought versions, and who knows what other additives they have in those ready-made packets right? It is all about the spicing because potatoes are simple on their own and brought to life with the right seasoning mix, and these turned out beautiful.
A quick dish I threw together while the meat was in the oven and I forgot I needed to serve it with something, ha, and I had a bunch of potatoes in the pantry that was looking at me, and here we are.
They were ready in under 20 minutes, just in time for the meat to come out of the oven. They had the perfect texture with a firm crisp exterior housing a fluffy inside, and I added a sprinkling of parmesan and chopped herbs and they hit the mark.
An effortless side dish that makes cooking dinner that much easier.
We always like to have a variety of dishes when we have a big group of friends over for a BBQ or a bite to eat, and this dish went down better than we expected. To be honest, it was an experiment and then turned out highly successful, which is why it is now a frequent visitor to our dining table and a staple in our dinner rotation menu.
Green beans and potatoes have been sustaining humans for centuries, and are some of the cheapest ingredients to buy, and they are so healthy it is a wonder why more people aren’t opting for them?
What is good about this recipe is you can make a lot in a little time, a big batch is ready in 20 minutes, and a little longer if you like them to have a charred tinge to the ingredients which I do, I think it has more flavor. And you can serve them while the next batch is cooking and constantly have a supply of freshly fried vegetables. Win-win.
I love using these two ingredients together because their colors compliment each other so well, and are staple items on everyone’s grocery list so you most likely always have them on hand. You can leave out the seasoning when frying them getting the flavor at the end from a butter and honey dressing for a sweeter option, or go the traditional route with the garlic onion powder and herb seasoning, both are amazing.
My children love these colds as well (I was shocked but didn’t let on, I just keep making them because they keep eating them and any veggies going into their body is a win for me), so pack a pot of them for their lunch boxes with some mayo sauce for them to dip into.
Who knew an air fryer would be the key to getting the kids to eat more veggies, I am all for it. Try these the next time you are stuck for a dinner side dish, and if the kids clean their plates, stock up on carrots and potatoes. A must-try recipe that is effortless and tasty at the same time.
If you want to have something filling, delicious, and healthy in the morning before heading out to tackle the day then this is the recipe for you, a breakfast hash that fills the gap and fuels the day’s adventures.
A simple dish that combines the basics of ingredients and turns out to be brilliantly tasty, using both regular and sweet potatoes, combined with onions and seasonings, it doesn’t get much better than that.
This is dish is ready in under 20 minutes, with a few shales along the way to keep the rapid air circulation flowing. While it is crisping up I like to get my scrambled egg mixture ready, once the potato mix is done I leave it in the air fryer with it switched off and scramble the eggs. Once the eggs are at the soft stage I throw the potato mix in and combine till the eggs are a little firmer.
Serve with buttered toast and you can be sure you will be unstoppable that day. Some dishes just seem confidence-boosting, and this is one of those for me. Gorgeously tasty.
You have not fully experienced using your air fryer until you try these delectable air fryer potato recipes for filling meals that are easy on the pocket, they are simple, quick, and best of all, budget-friendly. We could all use meals that won’t break the bank ready on hand when the month-end seems miles away and you need a filling dish to keep the family full till payday.
And to keep the ball rolling with more classic recipes head to our blog for dishes for every course throughout the day that is easy-to-follow that even beginner cooks will enjoy successfully.
Simple food made well is all you need to fuel your day.
Born and raised in South Africa and being immersed in the rich culture, Candace soon found a passion for all things food related. Exploring and experiencing new flavors and taste profiles she pursued her career as a qualified chef in silver service specialized in fine dining.
