No need to parboil these crispy roast potatoes—just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the air fryer!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 700 g (1 ½ lbs) floury potatoes (e.g., Maris Piper or Rooster)
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (rapeseed, avocado, or sunflower)
- 1 tsp Maldon salt
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Optional for extra crunch:
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions:
- Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Rinse under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- Place a shallow tray insert into your air fryer basket.
- Toss the potatoes in 2 tbsp oil until evenly coated, and place them in the tray.
- Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes, then turn and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Gently bash the potatoes with a spoon to roughen them up. Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil.
- Cook for a final 10 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with Maldon salt and fresh thyme. Serve hot!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sodium: 645mg