Air fryer new potatoes

5 from 2 votes

This is a very easy to make side dish that is also very healthy.

It is one of my fresh Rosemary recipes

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 18

Total Time: 20

Keyword: air fryer new potatoes, baby potato recipe, healthy side dish

Servings people

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Equipment

1 Air fryer

Ingredients

For the air fryer baby potatoes

500 g New potatoes
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Chopped Rosemary
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Pepper

For the healthy dressing:

2 tbsp Chopped Parsley
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp White wine vinegar
1 tbsp Maple Syrup
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
Salt and Pepper

Instructions

Step 1 – Make the air fryer new potatoes:

Prepare the potatoes:
– Wash and dry the potatoes and cut into half
– In a mixing bowl add the olive oil and make sure all the potatoes are covered.
– Add the chopped fresh rosemary, crushed garlic, salt & pepper
– Carefully mix the bowl so that all the potatoes are covered.
Fry in the air-fryer
– Add into the air fryer and fry for 15 to 20 minutes at 200 Degrees Celsius.
– Very important : make sure they are only 1 layer high (if you need more then cook them in batches)
– Half way (after 7 to 10 minute) shake the basket.

Step 2 – make the healthy dressing.

– Combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard and the salt & pepper in a bowl.
– Add the chopped fresh parsley and mix

Step 3 – Finalise the air fryer new potatoes

– Remove the new potatoes from the air fryer and put in a large bowl.
– Add the healthy dressing and mix well.

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Nutrition

Serving: 125g

4 Key questions:

– Do I boil my potatoes before air frying?
– Are air fryer new potatoes good for you?
– What goes well with new potatoes?
– How to reheat new potatoes?

Fresh Rosemary makes a real difference

When you are making air fryer new potatoes then fresh ingredients will make a real difference to the results.

Why not grow your own rosemary?

Growing rosemary at home is very easy – and will give you great tasting fresh herbs.

There is detailed description on how to grow your own rosemary at home in the – Tuscan Blue Rosemary guide

1. – Do I boil my potatoes before air frying?

No it’s not essential, and boiling will only speed up the process a bit.

If you look at the recipe for pan fried potatoes with oregano (pictured) you will see we recommend cutting the potatoes into small bits and then boil them for 5 to 10 minutes.

Simple reason is that helps with making crispy potatoes with a soft inside when using a frying pan. The air fryer baby potatoes don’t need this action because the air fryer will be more effective for circulating air all around the potatoes.

2. – Are air fryer new potatoes good for you?

As a side dish this is great as part of a Gluten and lactose free meal.

In addition the 4 main ingredients have great health benefits:

The new potatoes:
- Low in Calories – Only just over 20 calories per portion
- High in Potassium – which will help your muscles, heart, and digestive health.
- Good source of vitamin B6 – which helps your mood
- As well as vitamin C and Iron.
The fresh Rosemary
- Throughout history it has been used for its many health properties. Rich in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory compounds.
- And often used to help alleviate muscle pain, improve memory, boost the immune and circulatory system, and promote hair growth. (Source medical news today)
Dijon Mustard
- Out of all the different types of mustard this one has clear advantages
- Great source of antioxidants – which helps your immune system and helps your digestive system
Maple Syrup
- This is often seen as a lovely indulgent treat but it does have some great health benefits
- Like the Dijon mustard also a great source of antioxidants Helps in fighting Inflammatory Diseases
- May help protect against cancer (source Maple products association)

3. – What goes well with new potatoes?

New potatoes are lovely but the downside is that they have very little protein.

If you want to eat a healthy balanced diet then combine it with another source of protein (such as chicken, salmon, etc.)

In addition it’s also a good idea to also add vegetables, like green beans, broccoli, carrots, etc.

For example the picture shows it combined with roast chicken and green beans.

4. – How to reheat new potatoes?

If you’ve made to much then they are very easy to reheat in the air fryer. Simply add them into the basket and heat on 180 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes.