Air Fryer Potatoes – Plain Chicken

Air Fryer Potatoes Recipe – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with ranch flavor! Made with baby yellow potatoes, olive oil, and ranch seasoning. The perfect easy side dish for any meal!

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Crispy Potatoes

Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor in every bite. The baby yellow potatoes get tender on the inside while the outside turns perfectly crisp thanks to the magic of the air fryer. Tossed in olive oil and ranch seasoning, they’re savory, herby, and just the right amount of salty. Each bite has that classic ranch flavor you love with a little crunch on the edges—basically, they’re crazy good. They’re quick, easy, and the perfect side for just about any meal.

How to Make Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes

This recipe is effortless to make with only three simple ingredients. Cut baby yellow potatoes into quarters and put them in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over potatoes. Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the potatoes and toss to coat. Place potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry until the potatoes are fork-tender and crisp. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
• I use baby yellow potatoes. You can substitute any potato that you enjoy – new potatoes, red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or russet potatoes all work great.
• Seasoning Variations:
  • Switching up the seasoning is a fun way to give these potatoes a whole new flavor twist! While ranch is always a winner, there are plenty of other ways to mix things up:
  • For a smoky kick, swap the Italian seasoning for a little smoked paprika.
  • Feeling spicy? Try chili powder, cayenne pepper, taco seasoning, or Cajun seasoning instead.
  • Want something cheesy? Toss the hot roasted potatoes with a handful of grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Craving something tangy? A quick drizzle of Italian dressing does the trick.

Storage Tips

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes make a tasty side for just about anything—they’re super versatile and always a crowd-pleaser. 

• Serve them alongside grilled chicken, burgers, or steak for an easy weeknight dinner, or pair them with sandwiches or wraps for a quick lunch. 
• They’re also great with barbecue or roasted meats and make a fun addition to a game day spread or potluck table. 
• Add a dipping sauce like ranch, ketchup, honey mustard, or even spicy mayo if you’re feeling fancy. 

Whether you’re keeping it simple or going all out, these crispy potatoes fit right in. Looking for more recipes to serve alongside these potatoes? Here are some popular recipes:

Steph