Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Cheesy Ranch Potatoes made with baby potatoes, tossed in ranch seasoning, olive oil, and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and green onions. Perfect as a savory side dish or a snack, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, cut into ¼ inch rounds
Seasoning & Toppings
- 2 ½ tablespoons ranch seasoning (Simply Organic or Hidden Valley)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Cut the baby potatoes into ¼ inch rounds. Slicing them thin ensures even cooking and crispiness.
- Season: In a large bowl, combine the potato slices with olive oil and ranch seasoning. Toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes while you finish prepping to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Cook Initial Batch: Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to promote even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Add Cheese: After 20 minutes, add the freshly grated parmesan cheese to the potatoes. Toss them gently and cook for another 5 minutes or until the potatoes reach your desired crispness and the cheese melts.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and toss them with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, bright flavor.
- Serve: Serve hot as a delicious side dish with your favorite dip or as an accompaniment to any protein of your choice.
Notes
- Cut potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Shaking the basket periodically helps potatoes cook evenly and prevents burning.
- Adjust cooking time slightly if your potato slices are thicker or thinner.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor and melting quality.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle a little cayenne or smoked paprika.
- Great served with sour cream, ketchup, or a creamy garlic dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg
Keywords: air fryer, cheesy ranch potatoes, quick potato recipe, side dish, ranch seasoning, parmesan, baby potatoes
