This no-fuss Air Fryer Onions and Potatoes recipe is quick, simple, and has less than 5 ingredients! Potatoes are crisped to perfection in the air fryer alongside delicious caramelized onions. It’s an easy side dish for any time of day.
Easy Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions
If you have an air fryer, you know by now how handy it can be. It’s not just great for making “fried foods” healthier. The air fryer can be used to cook so many other recipes, like this Air Fryer Onions and Potatoes recipe.
We love using the air fryer to roast potatoes. The key is making sure that the potatoes are cut evenly and that they are spaced out on the air fryer tray. Then they are cooked evenly and get that perfect texture on the outside. The hot air circulates around each piece leaving them tender and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, just like it does for our favorite air fryer baked potatoes and air fryer sweet potatoes.
With this recipe, we’re also adding onions. And when onions are cooked in the same way, they produce a caramelized sweet but savory addition to the recipe! And now those two ingredients pair perfectly together for the ultimate quick and easy side dish.
Looking to make this recipe on the stove top instead? Here ya go: fried potatoes and onions.
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions
Here’s why we love using the air fryer to cook potatoes.
- It takes less than 30 minutes when using the air fryer. The prep is minimal and then the air fryer does all the work! It takes way less time than in the oven when you cook this potato recipe in the air fryer.
- There are no complicated steps for cooking potatoes in the air fryer. This is a very simple recipe that just about anyone can make because you just need to cut a few vegetables and turn on the air fryer.
- It’s less messy! There’s no splattering oil when you cook potatoes in the air fryer.
- Potatoes are usually always in your kitchen. We always keep a bag of potatoes in the kitchen because they are shelf stable and easy to make.
What You’ll Need
Here’s what you need to make Air Fryer Onions and Potatoes. Also, don’t forget that the exact amounts are found below in the recipe card.
- Potatoes: We used gold potatoes, but you can make this recipe with any kind of potato you like! Idaho potatoes, red potatoes, or even sweet potatoes.
- Yellow Onions: You could also use white or sweet onions.
- Cooking Oil: We like to use avocado or vegetable oil.
- Garlic Powder: Or you can use garlic salt (just omit the regular salt).
- Salt and Pepper
Which Kind of Potatoes Are Best for This Recipe?
We used gold potatoes for this recipe, but honestly, you can use whatever kind of potatoes you like! Some of our other favorites include red potatoes or sweet potatoes. The important thing to remember is to make sure that they are cut the same size so that they cook evenly.
How to Make Air Fryer Fried Potatoes and Onions
This recipe is very straightforward! You just need a few minutes ahead of time to get everything ready.
- First, preheat the air fryer and cut the potatoes and the onions. Making sure that the potatoes are all about the same size.
- Then season the potatoes and onions with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Also, drizzle the oil over everything and gently toss everything together.
- Put the potatoes and onions in the air fryer and set the timer. It’s also important that you check on them throughout the cooking process and shake the tray halfway through frying.
- Serve the onions and potatoes immediately. They taste the best when they are fresh out of the air fryer.
Tips for Success
Here are a few things to keep in mind when making this air fryer onions and potatoes recipe.
- Use different seasonings. Change up the seasonings to whatever you like. You can try dried rosemary or for a spicy kick add our favorite Homemade Cajun Seasoning.
- The size of the cut matters. Cut the potatoes as close to size as possible for even cooking. We like to cut them into smaller pieces to ensure that they get nice and crispy! As for the onions, we cut them into long slices so they do not fall under the cooking tray.
- Always preheat the air fryer. Just like you wouldn’t put french fries in cold cooking oil, you don’t want to put these potatoes in a cold air fryer.
- All air fryers are a bit different. So, it’s best to check after about 12 minutes to make sure that yours are cooking the way you like.
Serving Suggestions
Some of our favorite ways to serve these air fryer fried potatoes and onions are below:
- We love to serve this recipe with roasted chicken. It’s the perfect pairing! Try our baked chicken legs or roasted citrus chicken.
- Instead of french fries, we sometimes serve these potatoes with our favorite sandwiches. They go great on the side of our BBQ chicken sandwich!
- These potatoes aren’t just for lunch or dinner, they also make a great breakfast side. We love to make fried eggs to serve with this onion and potato dish.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
It’s best to store these onions and potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, you can pop them right back in the air fryer for a few minutes and they will crisp right back up.
Can I Freeze These?
Yes, you can freeze air fryer onions and potatoes. We recommend freezing in small freezer bags and then thawing them in the fridge before you reheat them. Again, you can reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes for the best results.
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Want to try out some more easy air fryer sides and meals? Look no further:
- Herb Air Fryer Crescent Rolls
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
- Air Fryer Hot Dogs
- Fried Avocado in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Onions and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, add potatoes and onions. Toss with oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through. Shake the basket, or stir the potatoes/onion, halfway through the cooking time.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
- Storage: It’s best to store these onions and potatoes in an air-tight container in the fridge. To reheat, you can pop them right back in the air fryer for a few minutes and they will crisp right back up.
- Freezing: We recommend freezing this recipe in small freezer bags and then thawing them in the fridge before you reheat them. Again, you can reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes for the best results.
