Step 1

Pat the potatoes dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel until they're completely dry. This is an important step.

Step 2

Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a medium bowl. Stir in the oil to make a paste.

Step 3

Add the potatoes to the spice mix and coat evenly until every surface is covered.

Step 4

Place the air fryer basket in the air fryer and coat with oil. You can either use a paper towel soaked with oil or an oil sprayer. Don't use canned aerosol oil as that can harm the coating of the air fryer basket.

Step 5

Transfer the potatoes to the basket and make sure they're evenly spread out.

Step 6

Close the lid and air fry for 18 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 7

If you are using an Instant Pot air fryer, partway through cooking, the display says turn Food. If you are using an air fryer without this feature, set a timer to turn the potatoes 12 minutes into the cooking process.

Step 8

Open the lid and using silicone mitts, lift the basket and shake the contents so the potatoes are tossed well. Close the lid and continue cooking.

Step 9

When the cooking time is up, open the lid and check to make sure the potatoes are cooked to your liking. Toss the potatoes again and air fry for another 2 minutes, if desired.

Step 10

Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish.

Step 11

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 12

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat the foil with oil.

Step 13

Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 14

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and golden in color.