Garlic Butter Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions

These garlic butter air fryer potatoes and onions have crisp golden edges, tender centers, and plenty of savory flavor. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C), then cook the vegetables for about 18 to 22 minutes. Shake the basket several times so the potatoes brown evenly and the onions do not scorch.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds baby gold or red potatoes
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

Baby potatoes have a naturally creamy texture, but Yukon Gold or russet potatoes also work. Cut larger potatoes into uniform 3/4-inch pieces so they finish cooking at the same time. Slice the onion into thick wedges rather than thin strips, which can burn quickly.

How To Make It

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes. Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them into 3/4-inch pieces. Cut the onion into thick wedges and separate the layers.

1. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Place them in the air fryer basket in an even layer.

1. Air fry the potatoes for 8 minutes. Add the onion, shake the basket to combine, and continue cooking for 8 minutes.

1. Stir together the melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Pour the garlic butter over the potatoes and onions, then toss carefully to coat.

1. Air fry for another 2 to 6 minutes, shaking once, until the potatoes are fork-tender with crisp edges. Serve immediately with extra parsley and salt to taste.

Tips

Avoid overcrowding the basket. Good airflow is what gives air fryer potatoes and onions their browned, skillet-style edges. If you have a small air fryer, cook the recipe in two batches.

Adding the onions after the potatoes gives the denser vegetables a head start and helps prevent burnt onion pieces. The garlic butter also goes in near the end so the fresh garlic becomes fragrant without turning bitter.

Cooking time can vary with potato variety, piece size, and air fryer model. Test a larger piece with a fork and add 2 to 3 minutes if needed.

Serve this easy side with chicken, steak, burgers, eggs, or your favorite weeknight main dish.