Name: Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions (Easy Side)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes, cut into ~1-inch cubes (Yukon Golds also work); 2 medium sweet or yellow onions, sliced ~¼-inch; 1–2 Tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil), just enough to lightly coat; ¾ tsp kosher salt, to taste; ½ tsp black pepper, to taste; ½–1 tsp garlic powder, to taste; 1 tsp seasoning of choice (smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, etc.), to taste; 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (add near the end)

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes, cut into ~1-inch cubes (Yukon Golds also work)
2 medium sweet or yellow onions, sliced ~¼-inch
1–2 Tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil), just enough to lightly coat
¾ tsp kosher salt, to taste
½ tsp black pepper, to taste
½–1 tsp garlic powder, to taste
1 tsp seasoning of choice (smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, etc.), to taste
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (add near the end)

Instructions

Cut for even cooking
Cut potatoes into ~1-inch cubes and onions into ¼-inch slices. Pat potatoes very dry with a towel (drier potatoes = better browning).
Season to coat
In a bowl, toss potatoes and onions with 1–2 Tbsp oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and your seasoning blend until everything glistens and is evenly coated. (Go light on oil so the crust stays crisp.)
Preheat the air fryer
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). If your model has no preheat button, run it empty for 3 minutes to heat the basket.
Air fry in a single layer
Spread in a single layer. Air fry 12–15 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes so edges brown evenly. Cooking a bigger batch? Work in 2 rounds rather than crowding.
Add rosemary to finish
During the last 5 minutes, sprinkle in the chopped rosemary and toss. Continue air frying until potatoes are deeply golden and onions are tender-caramelized. Taste, then adjust salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

Potato pick: Russets get the crispiest edges; Yukon Golds give a creamier center.
Don’t skip drying: Surface moisture blocks browning.
Add-ins: Try bell pepper strips, a pinch of cayenne, or swap rosemary for thyme.
Extra-crisp trick: After the last toss, cook 1–2 minutes more without opening the basket.
Store & reheat: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Re-crisp in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes.

Author: Amber
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (~250 g)
Calories: 160 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: ~430 mg
Fat: 4.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
Unsaturated Fat: ~3.9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg