These air fryer thyme roast baby potatoes are the ultimate fuss-free side dish. Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and fragrant with thyme, they deliver classic roast potato flavour in a fraction of the time. Perfect for roast dinners, BBQs, or quick midweek meals, they're simple, reliable, and endlessly versatile.
You'll love them because they:
- Cook faster than oven-roasted potatoes
- Use minimal oil
- Are crispy every time
- Use simple ingredients
- Work with any main dish
Check out the Tips below and the Notes within the recipe card for some different flavour variation suggestions.
Tips
- Optional variations:
- Garlic and thyme - add crushed garlic cloves for the last 5 minutes.
- Lemon thyme - finish with lemon zest and juice.
- Parmesan thyme - toss with grated parmesan while hot.
- Rosemary swap - replace the thyme with rosemary.
- Spicy version - add chilli flakes or smoked paprika.
- This air fryer thyme roast baby potatoes recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people. If doubling up, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket - cook in batches if needed, to ensure even crisping.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's not essential, but parboiling for 5 minutes gives extra-fluffy centres and crispier edges.
Overcrowding the basket or using too much oil can cause steaming instead of roasting.
Yes - use double or two thirds more fresh thyme leaves as they're less concentrated than dried thyme.
190C or 200C works best for crisp exteriors without drying out the centre.
They're best fresh, but you can reheat them in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Yes - this recipe is naturally vegan.
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How to make these Air Fryer Thyme Roast Baby Potatoes
Ingredients
- 350g baby potatoes, sliced in halves, lengthways
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toss the halved baby potatoes in a bowl with the oil, thyme, salt, pepper. Mix well to coat.
- Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes at 200C, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Make sure to shake them halfway through cooking.
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Air Fryer Thyme Roast Baby Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 350 g (12.3 oz) baby potatoes sliced in halves, lengthways
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toss the halved baby potatoes in a bowl with the oil, thyme, salt, pepper. Mix well to coat.
- Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes at 200C, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Make sure to shake them halfway through cooking.
Notes
- Optional variations:
- Garlic and thyme - add crushed garlic cloves for the last 5 minutes.
- Lemon thyme - finish with lemon zest and juice.
- Parmesan thyme - toss with grated parmesan while hot.
- Rosemary swap - replace the thyme with rosemary.
- Spicy version - add chilli flakes or smoked paprika.
- This air fryer thyme roast baby potatoes recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people. If doubling up, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket - cook in batches if needed, to ensure even crisping.
Nutrition
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