Air Fryer Crispy Roast Potatoes
By Morrisons
Published on 28 January 2026
Get that perfect Sunday roast crunch any day of the week with this simple air fryer recipe. These roasties are parboiled then air-fried until they are golden and properly crisp, giving you a traditional taste with a lot less waiting around.Time and servings
35 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
25 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 800g of floury potatoes, like Maris Piper or King Edward
- 2 tablespoons of goose fat or vegetable oil
- A good pinch of sea salt
- A sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme
Method
Step 1
Start by peeling your potatoes and cutting them into decent-sized chunks. Pop them in a pan of boiling salted water and let them simmer for about 8 minutes. You want the outside to be soft, but you don't want them falling apart.Step 2
Drain the potatoes in a colander and give them a really good shake. This is the most important bit, you want to scuff up the edges until they look a bit furry. That "fuzz" is what turns into the lovely crunchy bits in the air fryer.Step 3
Leave them in the colander for a minute or two to let the steam escape so they are nice and dry.Step 4
Put your fat or oil into a bowl, add the potatoes, and toss them gently until they are well coated. Sprinkle over the salt and your herbs if you are using them.Step 5
Tip them into the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C for about 25 minutes. Give the basket a shake every ten minutes. When they are a deep golden brown and sound crunchy when you move them, they are ready to be served up alongside some proper gravy.