Cooking potatoes and onions in your air fryer is a game-changer. These Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions deliver that perfect pan-fried taste with significantly less oil.
The seasoned potatoes are delightfully crisp on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy inside, and the onions turn out perfectly tender.
If you love potatoes and onions in air fryer try my recipe for Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Country Potatoes, Air Fryer Outback Steakhouse Sweet Potato, or Frozen Sweet Potatoes Fries In Instant Pot Air Fryer.
Air Fryer Potatoes and Onion are a great side dish, and perfect for you next dinner, or BBQ.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Potatoes and Onion
Here are the simple ingredients, you will need:
- Potatoes: Choose firm, fresh potatoes, such as Russets or Yukon Golds, which will crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
- Onion: Use a medium onion, such as yellow or red, for a sweet and flavorful addition to the dish.
- Olive Oil: Lightly coat the potatoes and onions with olive oil to enhance crispiness and flavor.
- Seasonings: Use your favorite seasonings, such as garlic powder, paprika, and salt, to add a burst of flavor to the dish.
How to Make Air-Fried Potatoes and Onions
Here are the simple steps:
Prepare Ingredients: Wash and peel the potatoes, (optional) then cut them into bite-sized cubes. Peel and slice the onion into thin rings or chunks.
Season: In a large bowl, toss the potato cubes and onion slices with olive oil until evenly coated. Add your chosen seasonings (e.g., garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper) and toss again to distribute the flavors.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Cook: Place the seasoned potatoes and onions in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they’re not overcrowded. Set cook time for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. Once the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the onions are soft and caramelized, remove them from the air fryer.
Air Fryer Potatoes and Onion Recipe Tips
- Cut Uniformly: Ensure potatoes and onions are cut into similar sizes to promote even cooking and avoid some pieces being overcooked while others are undercooked.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Cook the potatoes and onions in a single layer or in batches if necessary.
- Toss with Oil: Lightly coat the potatoes and onions with olive oil to help them crisp up.
- Shake the Basket: Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and prevent sticking.
- Season Well: Don’t skimp on seasoning. Potatoes and onions benefit from a good amount of seasoning to enhance their flavor.
- Adjust Cook Time: Depending on your air fryer model and the size of your potato cubes, cooking times may vary.
Serve air fryer potatoes and onions with Air Fryer Stuffed Flank Steak, Outback Steakhouse Toowoomba Steak Recipe, or Outback Steakhouse’s Walkabout Soup,
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Air Fryer Potatoes and Onion
Description
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Potatoes, diced
- 1 cup Onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Seasonings, Use your favorite seasonings: Such as garlic powder, paprika, and salt, to add a burst of flavor to the dish.
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized cubes. Peel and slice the onion into thin rings or chunks.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato cubes and onion slices with olive oil until evenly coated. Add your chosen seasonings (e.g., garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper) and toss again to distribute the flavors.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned potatoes and onions in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they’re not overcrowded. Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the onions are soft and caramelized, remove them from the air fryer.
- Serve the air-fried potatoes and onions hot as a delicious side dish or snack.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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