Air Fryer Cajun Potatoes
Easy Cajun potatoes made in the air fryer! These little air fryer cajun potatoes are everything you would want them to be. They’re crispy, full of flavor, and so simple to make. They make the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Crispiness and spice are well balanced in these tasty and robust Air Fryer Cajun potatoes. Without using as much oil as deep-frying, these golden potatoes, coated in a spicy mixture of Cajun spice, garlic, and a little olive oil, turn up crispy on the surface and soft on the inside. These spicy, smoky potatoes are guaranteed to impress whether they are served as a side dish for grilled meats, added to a breakfast meal, or eaten as a snack with a creamy dipping sauce.
Ingredients:
1 ½ lb baby potatoes
1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 Teaspoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper
Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions:
Scrub and wash the baby potatoes clean. Pat them dry and cut them them into halves. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl.
Preheat the air fryer to 380F /190C for 3-5 minutes.
Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes, add salt and, black pepper and cajun seasoning.
Toss to combine. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil, then carefully arrange the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overlapping.
Air fry the potatoes for 15 – 20 minutes or until fork tender and crispy on the edges, giving the air fryer basket a shake halfway through the cooking time.
Serve and enjoy as is or with any dipping sauce of your choice.
Oven instructions:
Preheat the oven to 425F / 220C.
Cut the potatoes into even sizes and pat them dry completely before you season.
Arrange the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer, preferably cut side down.
Roast for 20 – 25 minutes or until fork tender and fluffy on the inside. Serve and enjoy!
Cajun seasoning ingredients:
2 teaspoon oregano
2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon thyme
½ tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Black pepper to taste
Mix all to combine and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.