Air fryer sage-butter roast potatoes

Air fryer sage-butter roast potatoes

Discover how to make perfect roast potatoes in the air fryer. Tossing spuds with earthy sage butter complements the naturally buttery flavour of the potatoes, while the air fryer gives a super crisp and even finish.

Air fryer sage-butter roast potatoes

Did you know you can crisp up with festive sprouts in the air fryer, too?

  • Serves icon Serves 4-6
  • Time icon Hands-on time 10 min. Air fryer time 30 min, plus simmering time 10 min

Discover how to make perfect roast potatoes in the air fryer. Tossing spuds with earthy sage butter complements the naturally buttery flavour of the potatoes, while the air fryer gives a super crisp and even finish.

Did you know you can crisp up with festive sprouts in the air fryer, too?

Nutrition: Per serving (for 6)

Calories
281kcals
Fat
8.5g (5.3g saturated)
Protein
4.7g
Carbohydrates
44g (2.3g sugars)
Fibre
4.9g
Salt
0.2g

Before you start

Most air fryers come with a basket that allows the air to get underneath the food as it cooks – but this isn’t always the best approach. These potatoes are cooked in the base of the air fryer itself, which gives a flat surface for them to cook on.

Butter has a lower burning point than oil, which is why in this recipe you pour it out, then add it back in at the end. That way, you benefit from the buttery flavour without any burnt bits. By adding the butter only at the beginning and the end, you still introduce enough fat to roast (rather than bake) the potatoes.

Parboil the potatoes the day before and keep them in the fridge if you want to prepare in advance.

Before you start

Most air fryers come with a basket that allows the air to get underneath the food as it cooks – but this isn’t always the best approach. These potatoes are cooked in the base of the air fryer itself, which gives a flat surface for them to cook on.

Butter has a lower burning point than oil, which is why in this recipe you pour it out, then add it back in at the end. That way, you benefit from the buttery flavour without any burnt bits. By adding the butter only at the beginning and the end, you still introduce enough fat to roast (rather than bake) the potatoes.

Parboil the potatoes the day before and keep them in the fridge if you want to prepare in advance.

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 4-6 pieces
  • 60g unsalted butter
  • 2 sage sprigs
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Method

  1. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the potatoes for 10 minutes. Drain, then shake the colander, roughing up the edges a little.
  2. Remove the slotted tray or basket from the air fryer so you have a flat cooking surface. Heat to 190ºC, then add the butter. Once melted, add the sage leaves and cook for 1 minute until crisp. Pour the butter and leaves out into a bowl, then turn the air fryer temperature up to 200°C.
  3. Add the parboiled potatoes to the air fryer and cook for 30 minutes, turning them with a spatula every 10 minutes.
  4. With 5 minutes to go, pour the butter and sage leaves back over the potatoes and stir to coat. Continue to cook for the final 5 minutes, then serve with a sprinkle of salt.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
281kcals
Fat
8.5g (5.3g saturated)
Protein
4.7g
Carbohydrates
44g (2.3g sugars)
Fibre
4.9g
Salt
0.2g

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Recipe By:

Pollyanna Coupland
Food producer, delicious.

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