Air Fryer Roasties (British Roast Potatoes)
British-style air fryer roasties are parboiled in baking soda before roasting to make them super light and crispy on the outside, while fluffy and moist inside.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound russet potatoes cut into 2-inch chunks
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 quart water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or schmaltz, or beef tallow, or duck fat…
- ¾ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs *optional
Instructions
- Bring 1 quart water to a boil in a stockpot over high heat.
- Once boiling, add the ¼ teaspoon baking soda and 1 pound russet potatoes. Cook for 8 minutes. The water will stop boiling momentarily when you add the potatoes (especially if they’re cold), but that’s okay. Start the timer for 8 minutes as soon as you add them to the pot and keep the heat on high.
- Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 400 °F.
- Turn off the stove and drain the potatoes—do not rinse them off.
- Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¾ teaspoon fine salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika in a mixing bowl. Add the potatoes to the bowl and use a rubber spatula to mix, ensuring all pieces are coated in the spice mixture.
- Line the air fryer tray with aluminum foil (helps prevent the potatoes from sticking) and add the potatoes. Space them out evenly so that the pieces aren’t touching.
- Air fry for 30 minutes at 400 °F. Halfway through, flip the potato pieces with a thin spatula.
- Toss in ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, if using. Serve hot and fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1045mg | Potassium: 989mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg