Mediterranean Diet Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

Transform your potato side dish game with these Mediterranean Diet Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes, a flavorful and healthy twist on a crowd-pleasing favorite. Featuring tender baby potatoes tossed in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, and paprika, this recipe brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Cooked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes in the air fryer, these potatoes are delightfully crispy on the outside and irresistibly fluffy on the inside—all without the need for excessive oil. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, they’re perfect as a quick side dish for weeknight dinners, a stunning addition to a Mediterranean-inspired feast, or even as a guilt-free snack. This easy, 30-minute recipe fits seamlessly into the Mediterranean diet lifestyle, making it both nutritious and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash and dry the baby potatoes. Cut them into halves or quarters if they are larger in size for even cooking.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spread out in a single layer for even cooking. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the basket.

Step 6

Air fry the potatoes for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure they crisp up on all sides.

Step 7

Check for doneness at 20 minutes. The potatoes should be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. If needed, continue cooking for another 2-5 minutes.

Step 8

Once done, transfer the crispy potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(740.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	785.4

Total Fat 28.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1208.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 5.3g
Protein 15.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147.2mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 3025.2mg	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: 31.2%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 61.4%