Air-Fryer Baby Potatoes with Butter and Dill

Baby potatoes get crisp edges in the air fryer, then a coating of melted butter and dill. Serve with Swedish meatballs and gravy or another saucy main.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb baby potatoes, washed and thoroughly dried
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt or 1/4 tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill

Instructions

1. Prepare the air fryer and potatoes. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F if the manufacturer requires it. Halve or quarter the potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Pat the cut surfaces dry.
2. Season. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, measured salt, and pepper. Spread in the basket in a mostly single layer, leaving room for air to circulate. Do not pack the basket tightly.
3. Air-fry. Cook at 400 F for 18-22 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Start checking at 16 minutes. The potatoes are ready when browned and a fork slides easily into the centers; add time if needed for tenderness.
4. Finish off the heat. Transfer the hot potatoes to a bowl and toss with the melted butter and dill. Taste before adding more salt, then serve.

Notes

• Air-fryer capacity and potato size affect timing. The 25-30 minute estimate assumes one uncrowded basket batch, including brief preheating. If the potatoes do not fit, cook in batches and allow extra time, or reduce the recipe.
• Add butter and dill only after cooking so they do not burn.
• Larger potatoes cut into the same roughly 1-inch pieces can replace baby potatoes; check the centers rather than relying on time alone.
• Pair with Quick Cucumber-Dill Salad with Pickled Red Onion.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in a shallow covered container at 40 F or below within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when the surroundings exceed 90 F. Use within 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350 F, checking frequently, until the potatoes reach 165 F throughout. The dill may darken during reheating. Freezing is possible, but the potatoes may lose their crisp texture.

Attribution

Developed with AI assistance. No physical testing or precise nutrition values are claimed.