These air fryer Greek potatoes are the perfect flavorful side dish. They’re bursting with the flavors of lemon, garlic, oregano, and Greek seasoning. Best of all, they’re ready in less than 30 minutes and require little tending, so you can focus on your main course!
Greek potatoes are a side dish consisting of a base of potatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, and Greek seasoning. They are so easy to make, but don’t sacrifice on flavor at all!
There are also many other variations and additions to the basic recipe. I’m adding some garlic and oregano for more flavor, but everything is extremely adjustable and swappable so you can easily tailor it to your specific tastes!
While you’ll typically see Greek potatoes roasted in the oven, the air fryer does a great job of getting them browned and crispy on the sides, while delivering creamy potatoes in the center.
Plus, they’re quick, taking about half the time to prepare than the traditional oven, and won’t even heat up your house with that extended roasting!
Best of all, once you dump them in the air fryer, you only have to shake them around once during cooking! That’s super low maintenance cooking, giving you time to focus on the main dish for a no-sweat dinner.
½ tsp salt (only if using salt free Greek seasoning)
½ tsp black pepper
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
If you have trouble finding baby potatoes, you can use the same weight of large yellow, red, or russet potatoes, cut into smaller pieces
It’s also fine to substitute other baby potato varieties, such as red or mixed (though I’ve found purple potatoes take a couple minutes longer to cook)
While olive oil is most traditional, you can swap in another high smoke point oil like avocado or grapeseed
I prefer fresh lemon juice but the bottled is fine as well
The chicken bouillon powder replaces the flavor from chicken stock, which is traditionally used when the dish is baked. If you want to keep this recipe vegetarian, however, it may be omitted
Garlic paste tends to mix well with the potatoes, which is why I prefer it over minced. The minced will sometimes burn in the air fryer. You can also substitute the fresh garlic for ½ tsp of garlic powder if that’s easier
How to Air Fry Crispy Greek Potatoes
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F
Cut your baby potatoes into halves, or quarters if they’re particularly large
In a bowl, combine the potatoes with all the remaining ingredients, and stir to thoroughly coat
Place the potatoes into your preheated air fryer basket in a single layer
Cook on the air fry setting for 8 minutes
Stir or shake the basket, then cook for an additional 8 minutes
Greek potatoes are done when the outside is browned and you can pierce them easily with a fork. Add additional time as needed to achieve this consistency (though I’ve never had it take longer than 20 minutes)
Serve with lemon wedges, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta if desired
What to Serve With Lemon Greek Potatoes
Greek salad
Kalamata olives
Feta cheese
Tzatziki sauce
Roasted or grilled chicken
Steak
Lamb roast
Greek meatballs
Burgers
Baked fish
Eggplant
Spanakopita
Falafel
Gyros
Baklava
Really, you can serve air fryer Greek potatoes with many dishes! They’re easy enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for the holiday table.
If potatoes should be soaked before air frying depends on what you are making. French fries and chips should always be soaked to ensure crispiness. However, slices or cubes that are roasted do not require soaking.
The soaking process helps to draw out excess starch from the potatoes, which is what gives them that crispier cook.
How to Get Crispier Air Fryer Potatoes?
To get crispy air fryer potatoes, the three most important things are: applying oil to coat the potatoes, cooking at a high temperature, and not overcrowding the basket.
Air fryers don’t require excessive oil, so about 1 Tbsp per pound of potatoes should be adequate.
Cook at a temperature of 400°F, and make sure that the potatoes are in an even layer, with air space around them if at all possible. This will ensure nice, even browning on the sides.
How Long Do You Cook Greek Potatoes in an Air Fryer?
On average, you cook Greek potatoes for 15-20 minutes in an air fryer. Times may vary slightly based on potato variety, size of cubes or wedges, and your specific air fryer.
Potatoes are done when a fork pieces them easily, indicating a soft center.
Can I Make Air Fryer Greek Potatoes Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can make Air Fryer Greek potatoes ahead of time. When you’re ready to eat, simply reheat them for 5-7 minutes at 400°F to warm and re-crisp them.
Alternatively, you may cut and mix your potatoes ahead of time. The lemon juice prevents the potatoes from browning, and they can sit for 2-3 hours before cooking.
What Types of Potatoes Should I Use For Air Fryer Greek Potatoes?
Yukon gold, red, or russet potatoes all work well for air fryer Greek potatoes.
Other varieties may be swapped in as well, but cooking times may vary slightly for other varieties.
You may choose to leave the skin on, or peel them if desired when using larger potatoes. However, skin on is traditional.
Recipe Expert Advice
When squeezing a lemon, squeeze it into your hand, a strainer, or a juicer. This allows you to catch the seeds before they end up in your dish!
When you put the potatoes in the basket, there will be some extra sauce at the bottom of the bowl. You can add this to the air fryer (as long as your basket is clean) to pour out with the potatoes. Alternatively, reserve it and drizzle the remainder over the potatoes once cooked
My Greek potatoes were perfectly done after 16 minutes total in a Ninja air fryer. Other brands of air fryer may vary slightly
To reheat Greek potatoes that were previously cooked, simply place them back in the air fryer and cook for 5-7 minutes at 400°F, or until heated through
These air fryer Greek potatoes and so quick and easy to make for a perfect side dish anytime. They’re bursting with lemon flavor accented by Greek seasonings for a delicious savory bite.
Your air fryer does such a great job at getting crispy, golden edges, while perfectly cooking the soft insides of the potatoes so they melt in your mouth.
Plus, it takes less time than the oven, and leaves you free to work on your main dish with little attention required.
It’s easy enough for a weeknight meal, but elegant enough to present alongside a roast on the holiday table!
Quick and Easy Air Fryer Greek Potatoes With Lemon
These quick and easy air fryer Greek potatoes are a flavorful side dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. They’re perfect for weeknights, holidays, and everywhere in between!
½Tspsalt(only needed if using salt free Greek seasoning)
½Tspblack pepper
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F
Cut your baby potatoes into halves, or quarters if they’re particularly large to keep even sizes
1 ½ Pound bag baby yellow potatoes
In a bowl, combine the potatoes with all the remaining ingredients, and stir to thoroughly coat
1 ½ Tbsp olive oil, ½ Lemon, juiced, 1 Tsp Greek seasoning, 1 Tsp dried oregano, 1 Tsp garlic, ½ Tsp chicken bouillon powder, ½ Tsp salt, ½ Tsp black pepper
Place the potatoes into your preheated air fryer basket in a single layer
Cook on the air fry setting for 8 minutes
Stir or shake the basket, then cook for an additional 8 minutes
Greek potatoes are done when the outside is browned and you can pierce them easily with a fork. Add additional time as needed to achieve this consistency (I’ve never had it take longer than 20 minutes total)
Serve with lemon wedges, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta if desired
Notes
If you have trouble finding baby potatoes, you can use the same weight of large yellow, red, or russet potatoes, cut into smaller pieces
It’s also fine to substitute other baby potato varieties, such as red or mixed (though I’ve found purple potatoes take a couple minutes longer to cook)
While olive oil is most traditional, you can swap in another high smoke point oil like avocado or grapeseed
I prefer fresh lemon juice but the bottled is fine as well
The chicken bouillon powder replaces the flavor from chicken stock, which is traditionally used when the dish is baked. If you want to keep this recipe vegetarian, however, it may be omitted
Garlic paste tends to mix well with the potatoes, which is why I prefer it over minced. The minced will sometimes burn in the air fryer. You can also substitute the fresh garlic for ½ tsp of garlic powder if that’s easier
When squeezing a lemon, squeeze it into your hand, a strainer, or a juicer. This allows you to catch the seeds before they end up in your dish!
When you put the potatoes in the basket, there will be some extra sauce at the bottom of the bowl. You can add this to the air fryer (as long as your basket is clean) to pour out with the potatoes. Get those browned crispy bits too – they’re worth it! Alternatively, reserve it and drizzle the remainder over the potatoes once cooked
My Greek potatoes were perfectly done after 16 minutes total in a Ninja air fryer. Other brands of air fryer may vary slightly
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, toppings added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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