Air Fryer Indian Baby Potatoes | Bombay Potatoes | Potato Fry
Originally, my Mum named this recipe Chatpata Aloo because of the finger-licking coating for these baby roasts! They are chatpata for sure! Whatever you choose to call this dish, there is one thing that is consistent – this recipe is absolutely delicious with the most incredible textures. A bit like these Chilli Lime Masala Accordion Potatoes. I love my baked sweet potato and roast potatoes to be super crispy on the outside and tender in the middle and that is exactly how this recipe turns out. The tangy Bombay potato seasoning is basic yet packs a powerful punch. This recipe proves that you only need a handful of ingredients to create unbelievable flavour. The original Indian potato fry recipe consists of parboiled potatoes that are cooked in oil and spices in a skillet. The meal is quick, making it a great last minute dinner idea. Air Fryer Indian Potato Fry, however, is so much better because you do not even need to par boil the potatoes. If you have a packet of baby potatoes or new potatoes, all you need to do is coat them in a little oil, pop them in an air fryer and then sprinkle over some seasoning that consists of only few spices. It’s a super fun way to eat potatoes. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, a side dish or as a main course they are sure to please. Have you tried baby potatoes in making this delicious vegetarian savory tart?
Why you need to make air fryer potatoes
Naturally vegan – this dish is meat-free, and plant based Naturally gluten-free – suitable for those who follow a gluten-free diet Uses little oil – thanks to the air fryer convection method of cooking, you need little oil to get the best crispy skins on these roast potatoes Ready within 25 minutes – you can cut out the time taken to parboil potatoes. Directly roast the potatoes which takes only 18 minutes Versatile – you can coat the potatoes in whichever flavouring you fancy! This dish is great as a lunch on its own and works as a flavourful side dish Less time at the stove – the air fryer does the job for you, and you do not need to stand by the stove and cook in a pan. Easy to transport – these potatoes are dry, so they are easy to transport and doesn’t require special container. Ideal for Picnic, lunch box or take it to host. Great for meal prep – make ahead recipe that can be freeze and reheat well.
Ingredients for Indian Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post
Baby potatoes – the choice is yours for which baby potatoes you use.
Dry mango powder – this beige/green coloured powder is also known as Amchoor powder which is used in Amchoor Potatoes. Amchoor powder is often used in replacement of lemon juice. It is tangy and has a sour fruity flavour. These Amchoor Potatoes allow the tanginess mango powder to come through but if you do not have it then extra lemon juice is a good alternative.
Olive oil – I have used olive oil but you can any other oil that is not strong in flavour. You can also use a cooking oil spray for ease and better control.
Red chilli powder – to reduce the heat, you can use Kashmiri red chilli powder which provides colour with no spice. Alternatively, leave it out.
Red chilli flakes
Coriander – you will need fresh coriander/cilantro leaves. You can leave these out if you wish or substitute with parsley as a lemony alternative
Black pepper – you can either use black pepper powder or cracked black pepper
Salt – to taste
Variations
Want a change from the Indian seasoning? You can add all sorts of different herbs and spices to completely transform your roast potatoes. Why not try a combination of rosemary or thyme and garlic powder. Optionally, sprinkle over some vegetarian parmesan cheese/hard cheese. Italian seasoning – use store-bought Italian seasoning mix for maximum flavour! Mexican seasoning – you can use taco seasoning and top the potatoes with coriander or parsley.
How to make air fryer Bombay potatoes
Full printable recipe in recipe card below. The steps for this recipe are simple. First, wash your baby potatoes under running water. I kept the skins on the potatoes but you could peel if you wish. Ensure the potatoes are dry before coating in oil or else the moisture will cause steaming. I halved the potatoes, you may want to half or quarter them. If they are very small, you could even keep them whole. Toss in oil and salt- you do not need too much oil – the oil does not need to be dripping off the potatoes. I like to add the seasoning after to ensure it does not burn whilst the potatoes are roasting. I used my Instant Pot Air Fryer which has pre-heat function built it. If not, preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes. Set it to Air Fry 180C for 18 minutes. When prompted, place the potatoes into the basket in a single layer – this allows for better crisping. You can shake the air fryer basket halfway through. Once cooked for 18 minutes, sprinkle over the bombay/amchoor seasoning and air fry again for 6 minutes at the same temperature. They should be fork tender. This extra 6 minutes is not crucial as the potatoes will be cooked, but it allows the flavouring to set into the potatoes and crisp up just that little bit more. You can optionally squeeze on some lemon juice before serving.
Serving
These roasts are so versatile and work well as starters, mains and sides! Just like this Air fryer diced potatoes. They’re great as a starter – simply skewer with a cocktail stick and you have yourself a fancy canape! A bowl of vibrant Green Mint and Coriander Chutney or cooling Indian Mint Sauce Serve as a side alongside a complete Indian feast such as Paneer Tikka Masala, round and soft Gujarati rotlis and garlic moong daal. Alternatively, use these potatoes as a base for street-style chaat. You can also add these to your Christmas or Thanksgiving menu or serve alongside a chickpea salad for a more complete meal.
Storage
These potatoes will keep well for up to 2-3 days if stored in the fridge in an airtight container. You can also freeze the potatoes in a freezer-safe container. You can directly heat from frozen in the oven or air fryer until hot in the centre.
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Note – This recipe has been updated from our recipe archives with new images and content, but the recipe ingredient remains the same. First time published in May 2012.
