High Protein Crispy Air Fried Potatoes

Level up your snack game with these High Protein Crispy Air Fried Potatoes—where indulgent crispiness meets a nutritious protein boost! Perfectly seasoned baby potatoes are coated in a flavorful blend of chickpea flour, vegetable protein powder, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder, then air-fried to golden perfection. Packed with plant-based protein from nutritional yeast and chickpea flour, this recipe transforms a classic comfort food into a guilt-free, high-protein delight. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy side dish or snack is ideal for those seeking a healthy, crispy alternative. Garnished with fresh parsley, these potatoes are best enjoyed straight from the air fryer for maximum crunch and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams baby potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable protein powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly wash and scrub the baby potatoes. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel and cut each potato in half.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and vegetable protein powder.

Step 3

Add the halved potatoes to the bowl and toss them well until they are evenly coated with the mixture.

Step 4

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Place the coated potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook them in batches depending on your air fryer's size.

Step 6

Air fry the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping.

Step 7

Check the potatoes for doneness at the 20-minute mark. They should be golden brown and crispy on the outside, while tender on the inside.

Step 8

Once cooked, transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve hot as a high protein side dish or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(593.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	834.6

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1342.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 5.4g
Protein 34.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 134.8mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2754.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 51.9%