Crispy Air Fryer Greek Potatoes

Savory and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, these Air Fryer Greek potatoes are next level delicious. 

If you’re like me and love potatoes in every single format, you’ve got to try this recipe. You’ll just need 5 simple ingredients, your trusty Air Fryer, and just about 20 minutes to put these together. 

Ever since I got my hands on my Air Fryer, I’ve used it for a ton of recipes. But there’s nothing quite like making potatoes in the Air Fryer. It just becomes such an effortless and easy way to cook them, and quite healthier too! 

I’ve tried everything from Air Fryer accordion potatoes and the classic air fried Parmesan potatoes to Air Fryer cheesy ranch potatoes and even some tangy air fried chili lime potatoes. 

And these Greek style potatoes were just as delicious, if not better. 

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• Versatile and delish: These Greek potatoes are incredibly versatile. You can serve them with pretty much anything, and they turn out to be incredibly satisfying. 
• Easy side dish: They’re a total savior when you’re looking for an easy side dish to pair with any of your proteins or other mains.
• Super crispy: They have a crispy and crunchy exterior and are perfectly seasoned- you just can’t go wrong with them. 
• Quick to make: You’ll need just minutes of hands-on kitchen time to make these! 

Ingredients For the Air Fryer Greek Potatoes Recipe

• Potatoes: Yukon gold, baby gold and red potatoes are the best choice for this recipe. 
• Oil: I used olive oil here for the best, authentic Mediterranean flavor. You can use canola oil or vegetable oil too, if that’s what you have at hand. And that rich flavor, you can use melted butter too! 
• Seasonings: To season, I used a mix of Greek seasoning, some oregano and crushed black pepper. 
• Lemon: For the freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a bit of lemon zest too! 

Variations & Substitutions

• To lend the potatoes a bit of a spicy kick, add some cayenne, red pepper flakes or paprika into the seasoning mix. 
• A dash of garlic powder is another great addition, and can really amp up the flavors of these crispy potatoes. 
• Sometimes, I like to take it a step further and add a bit of chicken bouillon powder too! It just adds such a beautiful flavor to the dish. 
• Use flaky sea salt instead of regular salt to season the potatoes. It makes such a big difference in the flavor and texture. 
• Love that tangy, citrusy flavor? Top the cooked potatoes with some more fresh lemon zest before you serve. 
• Don’t forget to top the potatoes with some chopped parsley to finish up- it lends such a nice bit of freshness and a pop of color! 

How To Make Air Fryer Greek Potatoes

Prep potatoes: To make Air Fryer Greek potatoes, start by preheating your Air Fryer and greasing the basket with a bit of cooking spray.  Wash and dry the potatoes nicely. Chop them up in even sized cubes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. 

Coat potatoes: In the bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, black pepper and Greek seasoning and toss well until all the potatoes are nicely coated.

Air fry: Transfer the potatoes to the greased Air Fryer basket and air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket twice or thrice during the cooking time. 

Top and serve: Once the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, get them out, top them with your choice of toppings and serve.

Tips & Tricks to Make Greek Potatoes in the Air Fryer

• Chop the potatoes such that they’re roughly the same size. This ensures that they’re evenly cooked and have that golden brown, crispy texture all throughout. 
• Remember to pat dry and remove all the excess moisture from the surface before you coat the potatoes in the oil and seasonings. This again, helps them crisp up in the Air Fryer. 
• Another great idea to get the perfect crispy potatoes is to soak the chopped potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes to remove the excess starch, then pat dry them and use them for the recipe. 
• Depending on the kind and size of potatoes you’re using and the type of Air Fryer you have, it can take anywhere between 25-35 minutes for the potatoes to get crispy on the outside and cooked to perfection. Check them at the 25 minute mark and if they pass the fork test, get them out. 

Storage Instructions

Refrigeration: Store your leftover air fried Greek potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Use an airtight container to keep it fresh. 

Reheating: You can reheat these Greek potatoes in the microwave or in the Air Fryer. Remember that microwaving will not get them to have that crispy texture, but air frying will. 

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

Serve these Air Fryer Greek potatoes as a side with Air Fryer Greek chicken kebabs or Air Fryer Greek chicken thighs, some Instant Pot Greek lemon rice and Instant Pot Greek lemon chicken soup to make a complete Mediterranean feast! 

You can also enjoy these as a snack with some kalamata olives, a sprinkle of feta cheese or some tzatziki sauce on the side. 

FAQs

How will I know the potatoes are done cooking? To check if the potatoes are cooked properly, pierce them with a fork. If they glide inside easily, the potatoes are done. If there is a bit of resistance, you may want to cook them for a little longer. 

Can I peel the skin off the potatoes? You absolutely can! I love keeping the skin on, as it lends an extra bit of texture to the potatoes. If you don’t like the skin, you can peel it off before you cube the potatoes. 

How can I make the Greek potatoes extra crispy? To make the Greek potatoes extra crispy, sprinkle a bit of baking powder into the seasoning mix you’re using to coat the potatoes. This will give the air fried potatoes a super crunchy exterior. 

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