Air Fryer Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
Description
Crispy Air Fryer Cheesy Ranch Potatoes with bacon and melted cheddar. An easy 4-ingredient side dish ready in 28 minutes, with no broiler needed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound russet potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix, about 1 oz
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, optional
- Fresh parsley or sliced green onions, for serving
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel or paper towel. Dice into quarters, then cut again into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Add the diced potatoes to the air fryer basket. Spray or brush with olive oil, sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning over the top, and toss to coat evenly.
- Scatter the diced bacon over the potatoes.
- Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket once at the halfway mark, until the bacon is crisp and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the potatoes and return the basket to the air fryer. Leave the air fryer OFF — the residual heat will melt the cheese in about 2 minutes.
- Top with fresh parsley or sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Dry the potatoes well — surface moisture is the main cause of soft, non-crispy air fryer potatoes.
- Cook in a single layer. Use two batches rather than crowding the basket.
- Air fryer ovens run cooler than basket models; add 3–5 minutes.
- For deeper color, raise the last 3 minutes to 380°F (193°C) before adding the cheese.
- Taste before adding salt — the ranch packet is already well salted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 861mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 1mg