Air Fryer Roasted Bacon Potatoes - Perfectly roasted potatoes that are crispy on the outside and tender in the middle. With crispy bacon and parmesan, this is the best combination ever! This yummy recipe has all you’ve ever wanted in a side dish. It’s quick, easy, and delicious!
If potatoes are a stable at your house, like mine, then you’ll definitely want to add my Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potato Slices, Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes, or Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes on your list to try next.
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- These roasted bacon potatoes can be served as an easy weeknight side dish, or a hearty side dish for breakfast or brunch.
- Make these potatoes for special occasions like get-togethers, cookouts, or holidays. They are sure to be a crowd pleaser!
- Cooks in just 15 minutes or less!
Recipe Video:
Q&A:
I used small baby red potatoes, however, any variety of baby potatoes can be used in this recipe.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Roasted Bacon Potatoes?
- Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Fried Cabbage with Sausage
Equipment Needed:
- Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- Baby Potatoes - I used baby red potatoes that were 1.5 inches in size. You can use any variety of baby potatoes you like. Yukon golds, fingerling, baby russets, or purple would work as well.
- Bacon - You will need to use thick cut bacon for this recipe because it holds up in the air fryer better than the thin cut.
- Parmesan -Adds a delicious crispy layer to the potatoes.
- Chives - Green Onions, Scallions, or spring onions would work as well.
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Start by slicing the potatoes in half.
2. To a large bowl, add the potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic power, and parmesan. Toss until the potatoes are well coated.
3. Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Add the potatoes to the air fryer, top with bacon, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the bacon is crispy.
5. Remove from the air fryer and top with the chives.
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Baby Potatoes - Any variety of baby potatoes can be used in this recipe.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
Pro Tips:
- The potatoes used in this recipe were 1.5 inches in size. Smaller potatoes will require less cook time and larger ones will take longer.
- Use thick cut bacon. Thin cut bacon may cook too quickly and burn.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
- Be sure to clean and completely dry the potatoes in preparation for this recipe.
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Easy Air Fryer Roasted Bacon Potatoes
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 slices thick cut bacon cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
Instructions
- Start by slicing the potatoes in half.
- To a large bowl, add the potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic power, and parmesan. Toss until the potatoes are well coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the potatoes to the air fryer, top with bacon, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and top with the chives.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- The potatoes used in this recipe were 1.5 inches in size. Smaller potatoes will require less cook time and larger ones will take longer.
- Use thick cut bacon. Thin cut bacon may cook too quickly and burn.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
- Be sure to clean and completely dry the potatoes in preparation for this recipe.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
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