Did you know you can make delicious crispy Air Fryer Potatoes from a can? That's right, shelf stable canned potatoes are easy to make in your air fryer.
Air Fryer Potatoes are a great air fryer side dish recipe.
Air fried potatoes are done in less time than conventional methods, and they taste better, too!
You might remember our recent post about air fryer baked potatoes.
Those are delicious too!
We love that this recipe uses potatoes from a can.
This particular recipe lends itself to be a great one in times where fresh potatoes aren't as easily accessible.
Canned potatoes are a staple that we keep in our "emergency preparedness kit."
In less than 20 minutes, start to finish, you will have a plate full of crispy, delicious golden brown air fried potatoes!
If you are a potato fan, after you make this recipe, you are going to need to check out our air fryer roasted potatoes and our air fryer sweet potato!
How to make air fryer potatoes
- Step 1: Open the can of potatoes. Drain the liquid from the can. Optional: you can rinse the potatoes in cold water.
- Step 2: Add the potatoes to a baking pan or other oven safe bakeware.
- Step 3: Season the potatoes with lemon pepper seasoning. If you do not have lemon pepper, you can optionally use salt and pepper.
- Step 4: Add ½ tablespoon of butter to the potatoes.
- Step 5: Cook at 400 degrees F (204 C) for 10-15 minutes. Check at 10 minutes, if you need them crisper, keep cooking another 5 minutes.
- Step 6: Then remove, serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Tips for cooking air fryer Potatoes
Keep in mind that while the method is mostly universal, each air fryer model works a little differently.
Here are some tips to ensure that your air fried potatoes are delightful and delectable every time:
Depending on the size of your potatoes, you may need to adjust the cooking time. Sometimes canned potatoes come in halves or quarters.
You can cook as little as one or as many as 2-4 cans of potatoes in your airfryer at a time.
As long as your potatoes are fairly uniform in size, there's no need to adjust the cook time or temperature.
Only do so if the potatoes are much different or much larger in size.
Always drain the liquid from the can before adding to the bakeware/airfryer basket.
The extra liquid from the can is not needed for the cooking. Your spuds will come out delicious without that extra moisture.
Stirring your potatoes once about halfway through cooking will help them to bake evenly.
Most air fryers have a function that allows you to pull the basket out at your leisure to flip or stir the foods.
I would suggest you do this 1-2 times during the cooking.
How to serve air fryer potatoes
There are so many delicious ways to eat potatoes.
A pat of butter, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper is a simple, but scrumptious way to enjoy your potato.
But if you're looking to jazz up your potatoes, try some of these toppings ideas:
Load them with crumbled strips of crispy Air Fryer Bacon, plus your favorite shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Yum!
Season with taco seasoning, black beans, and diced tomatoes or your favorite salsa for a Mexican-style masterpiece!
Smother your air fryer potatoes with cheese sauce and top them with Air Fryer Broccoli.
It's a combination that is simply out-of-this-world!
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Pro Tips
- Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you're using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the "air fry" function.
- Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer's specific ways!
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Air Fryer Potatoes (from a can)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can potatoes cubes, halves or quarter sized
- ½ T butter
- 1 T lemon pepper
Instructions
- Open the can of potatoes. Drain the liquid from the can. Optional: you can rinse the potatoes in cold water.
- Add the potatoes to a baking pan or other oven safe bakeware.
- Season the potatoes with lemon pepper seasoning. If you do not have lemon pepper, you can optionally use salt and pepper.
- Add ½ tablespoon of butter to the potatoes.
- Put the container into the air fryer basket or air fryer oven. Cook at 400 degrees F (204 C) for 10-15 minutes. Check at 10 minutes, if you need them crisper, keep cooking another 5 minutes. Then remove, serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites
It's been a long time since I've eaten potatoes from a can, but this idea is brilliant! What a great way to add texture and flavor!
Cindy
Thanks for stopping by Lauren!
Denay DeGuzman
This is one of the best air fryer recipes! I made these potatoes for breakfast this morning. Mmm...they were so darn good! I'll be making them again.
Cindy
Thanks Denay, so glad you loved our air fryer potatoes!
Danielle
Now these are the potatoes to make - any time of the year. Delicious, yummy and perfect side to so many of my favorite dishes!
Cindy
You got it Danielle! Any time of the year, these air fryer potatoes are delicious!
Krissy Allori
This is a great idea! I'm going to have to try it for sure. I love using my air fryer. Thanks for the idea.
Cindy
You are so welcome Krissy. We hope you enjoy the air fryer potatoes!
Mahy
I can never get tired of great potato recipes like this. Incredibly easy to follow and just how I prefer my side to be.
Cindy
Thank you so much Mahy!
Pavani
These air fryer potatoes look amazing - so crispy on the outside. I haven't tried canned potatoes, will have to look for them. My potato loving family will love these.
Cindy
Thanks for checking it out! We thought it would be a great pantry staple to have on hand, especially in times of emergencies!
Cheryl
I had some cans of potatoes in my pantry because I had stocked up on can goods for the quarantine. I wasn't so sure how they could become crispy. Boy, I proved myself wrong. These potatoes truly crisped up. Add in some salt and pepper and they are really good.
Cindy
Hi Cheryl, that is a smart idea to stock up. So glad you liked them and they crisped up well for you!
Tammie
Your print function is broken.
Cindy
Hi Tammie, I am sorry it was giving you trouble. I just tested the print button at the top of the post and also in the recipe card and it looks like it is working now 🙂