Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – who can resist these perfectly golden, addictively crispy air fried potato cubes? This is a fantastic recipe for a quick and easy side dish you can serve with just about anything.

I love making these crispy potato cubes, we have them at least once a week. They are made from simple ingredients, and cook in just a few minutes in the air fryer. They turn out with lovely crispy edges, and are deliciously moorish. Even my picky kids love them (and I feel good about not serving fries, again! 🤭)
Ingredients notes

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.
Choose a cooking oil with a high smoke point to reduce the chance of your air fryer smoking.
How to cook potato cubes in the air fryer
1
Prepare.
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.
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.

2
Preheat.
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C/ 360°F. Preheating is important for this recipe because the air frying time is relatively short, and so you want it to be up to temperature when you put the potatoes in.
If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat mode, just set it to air fry for 3-4 minutes.
3
Pop them in the air fryer.
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.

4
Air fry potato cubes.
Air fry for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket a few times during cooking to redistribute the potatoes and ensure they cook evenly.

Prep-ahead
If you want to save time, you can prepare your cubed potatoes ahead of time and store them in the freezer. Just make sure to arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them into a freezer-safe bag. When you’re ready to cook the potatoes, add them directly to the preheated air fryer without any additional thawing needed. Keep in mind that the cooking time might be slightly longer.

Serving ideas
- They make the perfect side dish for steaks, chops, chicken, or fish.
- Serve with dipping sauces for an easy, crowd-pleasing snack.
- Add the potato cubes to your morning breakfast plate for a tasty alternative to hashbrowns or home fries.
- Top with chili, shredded cheese, avocado, and sour cream for a tasty alternative to nachos.

Air Fryer Potato Cubes
Ingredients
- 2 lb russet potatoes [Note 1]
- 3 tablespoons light olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Peel potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes, and place into a bowl of cold water to soak for 10 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F/180°C.
- Drain potatoes and pat dry. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with oil, add the salt, and toss to coat.
- Place potato cubes in air fryer and cook at 360°F/180°C for 20 minutes, shaking the basket to redistribute the potato cubes 1 or 2 times during the cooking time [Note 2].
- The potato cubes should be golden brown and crispy. Air fry for an additional 5 minutes if required.
Notes
- Choose a roasting variety, such as russet potatoes, Yukon Gold, Sebago, Maris Piper, Agria, or another red, yellow or golden variety.
- Shake the basket to redistribute the potatoes so they cook easily, or use tongs to quickly flip them if you have a tray type air fryer.
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.Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and provided for informational purposes only.
Really great, easy to make and delicious
Love this recipe. So easy to make and crispy! 🙂
Very tasty!