🧀 Air Fryer Cheesy Potato Bites
Ingredients
3–4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon gold work great)
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
1 cup shredded mozzarella (or mozzarella + cheddar blend)
Optional toppings: chopped parsley, green onions, bacon bits
Instructions
Prep potatoes
Peel (optional) and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Rinse and pat dry really well.
Season
Toss potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Air fry
Preheat air fryer to 200°C / 400°F
Air fry for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway
Cook until golden and crispy outside, fluffy inside
Add cheese
Sprinkle cheese over hot potatoes.
Air fry 2–3 more minutes until melty and bubbly.
Serve hot
Finish with parsley or green onions if you want extra vibes 😌
🔥 Optional Flavor Boosts
Garlic butter version: Toss potatoes in melted butter + garlic after cooking
Spicy: Add chili flakes or cayenne
Pizza-style: Add pepperoni bits + marinara on the side
Loaded: Sour cream drizzle + bacon bits
🍽 Best Dips
Ranch
Garlic aioli
Ketchup + mayo mix
Sour cream
If you want, I can give you:
Oven version
Frozen potato shortcut
Or a version with sweet potatoes 👀
