Air Fryer Roasted Canned Potatoes
These Air Fryer Roasted Canned Potatoes are a quick and convenient way to make golden and crispy roasted potatoes for the perfect side dish.
Canned air fryer potatoes are an easy and quick way to make everyone’s favorite golden and crispy roast potatoes.
Whether they’re done in the oven like my Smashed Garlic Roasted Potatoes or easy done in the air fryer, crispy potatoes are the perfect side dish.
Love potatoes in the air fryer? Try out my Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hasselbacks too.
Also known as tinned potatoes, they are peeled and fully cooked.
Which makes it a faster process roasting them in the air fryer!
They’re seasoned with 2 kitchen staple ingredients, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
These will eliminate the ‘canned’ flavor that is often accompanied with canned veggies.
They go well as a side dish with my Vegetarian Tomato Lasagna.
Or a piece of meat like steak or chicken.
Sometimes I love to enjoy a small bowl of them for lunch.
They’re quick, tasty and satisfying for when you need to make a quick lunch or snack.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make.
- Only 4 ingredients.
- Roasted in the air fryer.
- Delicious crispy potato side dish.
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
A comprehensive recipe card featuring all the ingredients can be found at the end of this post.
- Canned Whole New potatoes: Any brand of whole canned potatoes is fine.
- Olive Oil: Can be substituted with another vegetable oil of your choosing but olive oil does create a great crisp exterior.
- Dried Italian Seasoning : Typically consisting of rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano and marjoram. Substitute with any of these singular dried herbs using the same quantity or use them in their fresh state.
- Garlic Powder: Substitute with fresh minced garlic (1-2 cloves) or onion powder.
Step By Step Instructions (with photos)
There is a full and detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step one: Place a sieve over a bowl and drain potatoes through the sieve and discard the liquid.
Alternatively, slightly open the can of potatoes and drain off the liquid in the sink.
Step two: Place potatoes in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Drizzle over olive oil and sprinkle in garlic and Italian seasoning then toss to coat.
Step three: Pour potatoes into the air fryer basket and bake at 400ºF (200ºC) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally during cooking. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- If you’re using more than one can of potatoes, don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket as they won’t cook evenly. To prevent this without having to cook them in batches, shake your air fryer during baking to toss the potatoes so they cook evenly.
Serving Suggestions
- Herb Garnish: Sprinkle fresh herbs like chives or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
- Dips: Serve with a side of aioli, sour cream, Greek yogurt, or spicy mayo.
- Cheese: A sprinkle of parmesan or a dollop of melted cheddar can elevate your roasted potatoes to gourmet level.
Make it a Meal
- Vegetable Side: Serve alongside an Easy Pasta Salad or these Honey Soy Vegetable Skewers.
- Bread Pairing: Serve with a side of Garlic Herb Flat Bread.
- Beverage: Coconut Lemonade.
Troubleshooting
Storage Instructions
Store: Leftover cooked potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Keep a watchful eye during reheating to avoid over-crisping.
How to Reheat in an Air Fryer
Set the temperature to 400ºF (200ºC) and cook for 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
How to Reheat in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and bake for 10-15 minutes or until adequately warmed.
How to Reheat in the Microwave
Position the potatoes on a microwave-safe dish and heat in 30-second intervals until uniformly warm. Monitor closely to prevent overcooking.
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Air Fryer Roasted Canned Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 400 g canned whole potatoes, whole new potatoes
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Place a sieve over a bowl and drain potatoes through the sieve and discard the liquid. Alternatively, slightly open the can of potatoes and drain off the liquid in the sink.
- Place potatoes in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Drizzle over olive oil and sprinkle in garlic and seasoning.
- Toss to coat.
- Pour potatoes into the air fryer basket.
- Bake at 400ºF (200ºC) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally during cooking.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you’re using more than one can of potatoes, don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket as they won’t cook evenly. To prevent this without having to cook them in batches, shake your air fryer during baking to toss the potatoes so they cook evenly.
- Store leftover cooked potatoes in an airtight container, refrigerated, for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 400ºF (200ºC) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Reheat in the oven at 400ºF (200ºC) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- To reheat in the microwave, place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate or bowl and cook in 30-second increments until heated through.