Air Fryer Potato Cubes

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – who can resist perfectly golden, addictively crunchy air fryer potato cubes? This is a fantastic recipe to try if you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish that you can serve with just about anything. You only need a handful of simple ingredients, it’s also very quick to cook potato cubes in the air fryer making this an ideal recipe for busy weeknight dinners.

Why you’ll love air fryer potato cubes

• Simple ingredients! Just potatoes, oil and your seasonings of choice.
• Air frying means fluffy centers with crispy, golden browned edges in minutes.
• Make them ahead – they reheat perfectly in minutes to accompany any meal later.
• Kids love them (and you can feel good about not serving fries/ chips, again!)

Scroll down for the printable recipe card for these air fryer potato cubes, or read on for all the details.

What do you need?

Quantities for all ingredients are given in the recipe card below.

Potatoes

Choose a roasting or baking variety for the best results. Try russet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, Maris Piper, Agria, or Sebago potatoes. Most types of yellow, gold, or red potato should give good results.

Seasoning

This recipe just uses sea salt, however, you can add extra seasonings to add more flavor if you like. Try adding ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, or any other seasonings that you like to make this dish your own.

Oil

The recipe below specifies light olive oil, but you can substitute any other cooking oil that you would normally use in your air fryer. Choose one with a high smoke point, like corn oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil.

How to cook potato cubes in the air fryer

This is a very simple recipe to make, but there are a few key steps to getting them just right:

1. Soak the potatoes. First, peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch/2cm cubes, then soak them in cool water for ten minutes or longer to remove any surface starch. Rinse the potatoes and dry thoroughly.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F / 180°C.
3. Season the potatoes. When the potatoes are dry, mix them with the oil and seasoning in a large bowl. Ensure the potatoes are well coated.

4. Place the seasoned potato cubes in the air fryer basket, distributing them evenly. Note: They do not have to be in a single layer, but remember to shake them often during cooking if you want them really crispy.
5. Air fry potato cubes for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket a few times during cooking to redistribute the potatoes and ensure they cook evenly.

Serving ideas

Whether you’re having them for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, there are many, many ways to serve these potato cubes. 

• Serve the hot potato cubes on a platter with ranch dressing or other dipping sauces for an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer.
• These crunchy potato cubes pair perfectly with steaks, chops, chicken or fish for a delicious side at dinner.
• Allow the potatoes to cool then add them to fresh green salads for a hearty topping.
• Add the potato cubes to your morning breakfast plate for a tasty alternative to hashbrowns or home fries.
• Load up a bowl with the air fryer cubes, then top with chili, shredded cheese, avocado and sour cream for a tasty alternative to nachos.

Storing and reheating leftovers

Store any leftover potato cubes in an air tight container in the fridge. Use within 3 days.

Leftover potato cubes can be eaten cold, or you can reheat them in your air fryer. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket, and cook for 5 minutes at 360°F/ 180°C until hot.