Crispy Air-Fried Roasted Potatoes
These air-fried potatoes achieve a perfect contrast of crispy golden skin and a soft interior with a savory kick of chili powder and nutty sesame seeds.
Turning frozen potatoes into a crispy snack is simple. By thawing, squeezing out all moisture, and tearing them before frying, you create rustic edges that crisp perfectly while the inside stays tender. This easy method is ideal for a quick snack or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
- 500 g frozen potatoes
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
- 1Thaw the potatoes
Submerge the frozen potatoes in cold water until they are fully thawed. This step softens them for easier handling and preparation.
Tip: Ensure the water covers the potatoes completely for even thawing. - 2Squeeze out excess water
Firmly squeeze the thawed potatoes by hand to remove all moisture. Removing as much water as possible is essential for a crispy final texture.
Tip: Dry potatoes result in a much crunchier finish. - 3Peel the potatoes
After squeezing out the water, the skin of the thawed potatoes can be easily peeled off with a light pull. The resulting potato surface should feel smooth.
Tip: Peeling is effortless once the potatoes are properly thawed. - 4Tear the potatoes in half
Gently pull the peeled potatoes apart by hand. Tearing creates rough edges that crisp up significantly better than clean knife cuts during air frying.
Tip: Rustic edges help seasonings stick to the surface. - 5Arrange in the air fryer
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper and lightly spray it with oil. Arrange the halved potatoes in the basket and spray the tops with another layer of oil for extra crispiness.
Tip: Ensure the potatoes are in a single layer for even roasting. - 6Add chili powder
After cooking the potatoes in the air fryer at 180 degrees for 25 minutes, carefully remove them and sprinkle evenly with chili powder.
Tip: The roasted potatoes should be crispy on the outside and soft/chewy on the inside. - 7Garnish and serve
Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions over the warm roasted potatoes. Pull them apart to enjoy the crispy skin and soft, chewy interior.
Tip: For the best texture and color, use only the green parts of the spring onions and slice them thinly. - 8Season the potatoes
Before cooking, evenly sprinkle salt and a generous amount of sesame seeds over the potatoes in the air fryer basket. This ensures a savory crust and a pleasant, nutty flavor profile.
Tip: You can toast the sesame seeds lightly beforehand if you want an even deeper nutty aroma, but sprinkling them raw works perfectly for the air frying duration.
