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Air Fryer Pesto Potatoes

Published: Feb 9, 2023 · Last Updated: Feb 9, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air fryer pesto potatoes are crispy potatoes that are flavored with pesto. The potatoes are a delicious addition to meals, or could even be a tasty snack.

Air fryer pesto potatoes on a white plate.

The air fryer is my absolute favorite way to cook potatoes. Especially crispy potatoes.

The air fryer just roasts them up perfectly. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.

I love adding pesto to the potatoes and getting that extra boost of flavor and freshness. My new favorite side dish.

Ingredients

  • Baby potatoes - I love the tiny potatoes, but you can use slightly larger, they just will need to be cut into 1 inch chunks.
  • Pesto - Use your favorite pesto here!
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

How to customize

Want to make the pesto potatoes spicy? Add a pinch of ground cayenne pepper or some red pepper flakes.

Want them to be a little smoky? Add some smoked paprika.

Want more basil flavor? Add some fresh basil to your potatoes.

Want to make them cheesy? Add a little grated parmesan cheese

What to serve with the potatoes

If looking for an air fryer main to serve with the potatoes, I love this air fryer panko chicken, air fryer crispy chicken thighs, or air fryer kielbasa.

If serving with something not made in the air fryer, these potatoes are delicious with harissa honey chicken, salmon en papillote, baked rainbow trout, or this turmeric chicken with asparagus.

Recipe notes

  • All air fryers cook differently. Adjust times as needed! Also, red potatoes may take slightly longer to cook than yellow potatoes.
  • The addition of pesto at the end makes the dish. It gives that extra pesto flavor that the potatoes need.

How to make air fryer pesto potatoes

Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Add olive oil, salt, and 2 tablespoons of pesto to a large bowl and stir to combine.

Pesto, olive oil, and salt in a bowl.

Wash and dry potatoes. Dice into 1 inch pieces.

Sliced baby potatoes.

Toss the potatoes with the pesto sauce.

Potatoes tossed with pesto in a bowl.

Add potatoes to air fryer basket.

Uncooked potatoes in air fryer.

Air fry for 14-17 minutes, shaking halfway through. Potatoes are done when tender on the inside when pierced with a fork.

Cooked potatoes in air fryer.

Plate, then top with 1 tablespoon of pesto.

Air fryer pesto potatoes on a white plate.
Air fryer pesto potatoes on a white plate.

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  • Air fryer pesto garlic bread
  • Air fryer pesto salmon
  • Air fryer pesto shrimp
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Air fryer pesto potatoes on a white plate.

Air Fryer Pesto Potatoes

Recipe by Aimee
Air fryer pesto potatoes are crispy potatoes that are flavored with pesto. The potatoes are a delicious addition to meals, or could even be a tasty snack.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Course Air Fryer, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 324 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby potatoes
  • 3 Tablespoons pesto
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, add olive oil, salt, and 2 tablespoons pesto. Stir to combine.
  • Wash and dry potatoes. Dice into 1 inch cubes. Add potatoes to pesto mixture and then stir until coated.
  • Add potatoes to air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees F for 14-17 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking.
  • Plate, then top with the additional 1 Tablespoon of pesto.

Notes

  • All air fryers cook differently. Adjust times as needed! Also, red potatoes may take slightly longer to cook than yellow potatoes.
  • The addition of pesto at the end makes the dish. It gives that extra pesto flavor that the potatoes need.
  • This recipe can serve 2-4, depending on what other items you're serving with the potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 955mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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