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Make frozen roast potatoes in air fryer with this easy recipe - crisp, golden potatoes in minutes using simple ingredients and an air fryer!
Roast potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes to make! They pair well with almost any meal and they are very easy to make too! Sometimes, I don't like to make them from scratch; that is where my trusty air fryer comes in!
My air fryer takes frozen roast potatoes and turns them into crispy heaven within a few minutes - no peeling of potatoes, roasting them in oil for almost an hour or any of the prep or cleaning up of making roast potatoes from scratch! What's not to like?
Whip up a side of deliciously crispy roast potatoes in just minutes with this foolproof frozen roast potato recipe made right in the air fryer! With the short cooking time, simple ingredients, and ease of just tossing them in the air fryer basket, these frozen potatoes become an easy anytime side!
I love making frozen potato products in the air fryer. Check out my recipes for Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries, and Crispy Frozen Potato Wedges in Air Fryer!
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📋 Why You'll Love This Recipe!
- Uses just a few simple ingredients already in your pantry and freezer!
- Whole process takes only 20 cooking time in the air fryer.
- No need to parboil potatoes - just pop frozen potatoes right into the air fryer basket.
- Gives you delicious oven-roasted results without heating up your kitchen!
- Tosses potatoes in just a little olive oil for crispness without deep frying!
- Easy cleanup - no pans to wash besides the air fryer basket.
- Endlessly adaptable with herbs, seasonings, toppings, etc.
🥔 Ingredients
One of the best things about this air fried frozen roast potatoes recipe is that it uses just a few simple ingredients you likely have on hand:
- Frozen Potatoes: The key is starting with good quality frozen roast potato chunks or wedges, not the small cubes. Larger potato pieces give you the best texture.
- Olive Oil: For crispness, you'll lightly coat the frozen potatoes in just a small amount of olive oil before air frying.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Season up the potatoes with salt and black pepper before cooking for extra flavor.
That's truly all you need for perfect roasties every time! See the recipe card for precise quantities and complete instructions!
✔️ Ingredient Substitutions
The beauty of this air fryer frozen roast potatoes recipe is that it's endlessly adaptable:
- Instead of olive oil, use melted butter, avocado oil, vegetable oil, etc.
- Rather than salt and pepper, try garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, or herb blends.
- For lower fat, omit oil and just use cooking spray to mist potatoes.
- Swap in sweet potatoes or cubed butternut squash for a seasonal twist.
- Use thawed roast potatoes instead of frozen - just remove 2-3 minutes from the cook time.
📖 How to Make Frozen Roast Potatoes in Air Fryer
This simple frozen potatoes in air fryer recipe delivers perfect crisp roast potatoes every time! Just a few simple ingredients and 20 minutes cooking time gives amazing roast potatoes straight from the air fryer basket!
Cooking frozen roast potatoes in air fryer takes just 6 easy steps! Here's how!
Step 1: Preheat
Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F to get the hot air circulating.
Step 2: Toss Potatoes in Oil
To your air fryer basket, add the frozen potatoes and spray or drizzle with olive oil. Toss or shake to coat evenly.
Step 3: Season
Sprinkle the oiled potatoes with salt and black pepper and toss again to distribute the seasoning.
Step 4: Spread in Single Layer
Spread the oiled and seasoned potatoes into a single layer in the air fryer. Avoid overcrowding.
Step 5: Mist with Oil (Optional)
Lightly mist the top of the potatoes with more olive oil for extra crispness.
Step 6: Air Fry
Cook at 400°F for 15-20 minutes cooking time, shaking halfway, until browned and fork tender. Remove from the air fryer and serve.
🥘 Variations
Once you master the basics, try these tasty variations on the frozen roast potatoes in air fryer:
- Extra Flavor: Toss potatoes in minced garlic, rosemary, or lemon zest before air frying.
- Loaded Potatoes: Make loaded roast potatoes by topping with cheese, bacon, and green onion. Top with grated Parmesan, sour cream, chives, or bacon bits after cooking.
- Breakfast Potatoes: For breakfast, serve topped with a fried egg.
- Quick French Fries: Turn them into french fries by cutting potatoes into wedges first.
- Crunchy: For more crunch, double bread them by dredging in flour before the oil.
🧂Serving Suggestions
These versatile air-fried frozen roast potatoes pair deliciously with just about any main course:
- Hearty roasts like prime rib, pork loin, lamb, or Air Fryer Cube Steak
- Grilled or Air Fryer Chicken, steaks, chops, and Air Fryer Chicken Sausages
- Casseroles, soups, stews, or Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese
- Fried or scrambled eggs with breakfast meats
- Veggie bowls and salads for a lighter meal
You can't go wrong with serving up these easy, crispy frozen roast potatoes from the air fryer with just about any meal! They make the perfect side for everyday dinners and special occasions alike.
⏲ Equipment
I have two air fryers I use all the time, and I have tested this recipe using both models. The two air fryer models I mainly use are:
- Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer Oven. This air fryer has a useful viewing window that allows you to monitor the food as it cooks. This model always cooks food a bit quicker than my Cosori model, so reduce the cooking time as needed. This model is also great as it does the preheating for you and tells you when to turn over the food.
- Cosori Max XL Large Cooker. It has a capacity of 5.8 quarts which is quite large. The basket is smaller than my Instant Pot model but has very good hot air circulation.
- Oil Sprayer Bottle: I don't recommend using non-stick spray in your air fryer as it can react with the non-stick coating and cause damage. I prefer to use an oil sprayer bottle and fill it with a neutral oil like canola or olive oil.
- Large Mixing Bowl: You might also need a large mixing bowl to make it easy to mix the frozen roast potatoes with the oil and seasonings. I prefer to mix everything in the air fryer basket for easy clean up!
🍶 Storage and Reheating
With proper storage, you can enjoy leftovers of these air-fried frozen roast potatoes all week long:
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly before transferring to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for 3-5 days for best quality and texture.
- Reheat leftovers in a 400 degree oven or air fryer until hot and crispy again.
- I would not recommend freezing leftover roast potatoes as they have already been frozen previously and wouldn't stand up well. Rather make the amount of frozen roast potatoes that you need and keep the rest frozen for another time!
Here are the best ways to reheat leftover frozen roast potatoes cooked in air fryer:
- In the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5-8 minutes, shaking occasionally.
- Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
No matter how you reheat, they will regain their signature crunch!
🙋🏻♂️ FAQs
Cook at 400F for 15-20 minutes until browned and fork tender, shaking basket halfway.
Yes, always preheat before adding the frozen potatoes to start the crisping process ASAP.
Just use 1-2 tablespoon oil total - you are lightly coating, not deep frying. This makes these roast potatoes a healthier alternative to roast potatoes made with a lot of oil.
Opt for a good quality frozen roast potato chunk or wedge, not the small cubes. Larger pieces get crisper.
Yes, it is safe to cook potatoes directly from the freezer in the preheated air fryer.
👨🏻🍳 Top tips
- For maximum crispness, preheat the air fryer fully before adding frozen roast potatoes.
- Don't overcrowd! Cook in batches for a single layer of potatoes.
- Spray your air fryer basket with oil first to prevent any sticking.
- Cut extra large frozen potatoes into smaller pieces to increase the crispy surface area.
- Adjust the air fryer temperature down to 375F or up to 425F to modify cooking time and depending on your air fryer model.
- Gently shake halfway through for even browning.
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📒 Recipe Card
Frozen Roast Potatoes in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Oil Sprayer Bottle
Ingredients
- 1 Bag Frozen Roast Potatoes use your favorite brand!
- 1-2 Tbsp. Olive oil in sprayer bottle or drizzle over the potatoes as is
- 1 tsp. Sea salt
- 1 tsp. Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat - Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F to get the hot air circulating.
- Toss Potatoes in Oil - In the air fryer basket or in a small bowl, add the frozen potatoes and spray or drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.1 Bag Frozen Roast Potatoes, 1-2 Tbsp. Olive oil
- Season - Sprinkle the oiled potatoes with salt and black pepper and toss again to distribute the seasoning.1 tsp. Sea salt, 1 tsp. Black pepper
- Add to Air Fryer - Add the seasoned frozen potatoes to the air fryer basket in a single layer and arrange in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding.
- Mist with Oil - Lightly mist the top of the potatoes with more olive oil for extra crispness.
- Air Fry - Cook at 400°F for 15-20 minutes cooking time, shaking halfway, until browned and fork tender.
Notes
- Check potatoes after 15 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Let potatoes cool slightly before storing.
- Store leftovers in airtight container up to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in 400°F oven or air fryer.
- Cut larger potatoes into smaller pieces for more crispness.
- Add herbs, spices, cheese, etc to customize.
- Serve with roasts, eggs, chicken, steaks etc.
- Enjoy these crisp roasted potatoes any night of the week!
Nutrition
This recipe was tested with these air fryers:
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