Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Mini Potatoes Recipe

If you love Trader Joe’s mini potatoes, the air fryer is about to become your new best friend. This quick recipe turns them crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and table-ready in under 20 minutes—no babysitting required.

Trader Joe’s mini potatoes were practically made for the air fryer, and once you try them this way, there’s no going back.

They cook up perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside, and need only a handful of pantry staples to shine.

This is the kind of no-fuss side dish that works with everything from steak and chicken to eggs at breakfast, and it’s ready faster than your oven can even preheat.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!​

• Crispy outside, fluffy inside, just like restaurant potatoes
• Ready in under 20 minutes from start to finish
• Uses simple ingredients you already have on hand
• No oven needed, so your kitchen stays cool
• Perfect side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ingredients Needed

• Small Potatoes: Any smaller potatoes, such as new potatoes, red potatoes, Yukon golds, or purple potatoes, make this recipe amazing! 
• Oil: use high heat oil, such as olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil
• Seasonings and Spices: Fresh Rosemary, Kosher Salt (or Sea Salt), Black Pepper, Minced Garlic (or Garlic Powder), parsley

How To Make Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Mini Potatoes Recipe

Step One:   Mix the potatoes, olive oil, rosemary, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and parsley in a large bowl, and toss well to coat.

Step Two: Preheat the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F, for 3-5 minutes, using the air fryer setting. Add the coated potatoes into the air fryer basket in a single layer, and set the cook time for 15-20 minutes. Shake the basket several times during the cooking process. Remove when the crispy baby potatoes are fork-tender. 

Step Three: Serve with fresh herbs and spices. 

Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Mini Potatoes Recipe Tips

• Dry the potatoes well after washing so they crisp instead of steam.
• Cut any larger mini potatoes in half for even cooking.
• Don’t overcrowd the basket; a single layer makes all the difference.
• Shake the basket every 5 minutes to brown all sides evenly.
• Finish with flaky salt, garlic powder, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.

Storing Instructions

Let the potatoes cool completely before storing. Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. For best results, reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3–5 minutes to bring back the crispiness.

Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Mini Potatoes Recipe Faqs

Do I need to boil the potatoes first? Nope. The air fryer cooks them through perfectly while crisping the outside.

Can I use frozen mini potatoes? Yes, but add 3–5 extra minutes and shake the basket more often.

Why aren’t my potatoes crispy? Most likely the basket was overcrowded or the potatoes were still wet.

Can I add seasonings besides salt and pepper? Absolutely. Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning all work great.

How do I reheat leftovers? Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for a few minutes until hot and crispy again.

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