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Roast potatoes Air Fryer Chart

Use this roast potatoes chart as a starting point, then adjust for food size, basket crowding and your air fryer model.

Best forQuick starting times by food.

Main cautionSize, thickness and basket crowding change the result.

Reviewed23 July 2026

Owner and editorSyed Saud Ahsan

Review statusCalculation rules, safety wording and source links are checked for consistency. Real-world test batches are labelled separately when available.

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Parboiling, size and steam determine the finish

Parboiled rough-edged potatoes crisp differently from raw wedges, baby potatoes or a whole jacket potato. Let steam escape before oiling parboiled potatoes, keep pieces similar in size, and leave enough basket space to shake them.

What to check

Pierce whole jacket potatoes and check the centre is soft.
Shake roast potatoes repeatedly for even colouring.
Cook large batches in rounds instead of filling the drawer deeply.

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Calculated air fryer starting times, temperatures, check points and safety notes by food
Food	Category	Oven	Air fryer	Check from	Safety / note
Roast potatoes, parboiled	Roast potatoes	220C, 45 min	195C, 28-35 min	24 min	Rough edges and a little oil improve crunch.
Baby potatoes	Roast potatoes	200C, 35 min	185C, 22-28 min	20 min	Halve larger potatoes.
Medium jacket potato	Roast potatoes	200C, 70 min	190C, 38-48 min	35 min	Pierce the skin and oil lightly.
Frozen roast potatoes	Roast potatoes	220C, 35 min	200C, 20-26 min	17 min	Cook in batches for crispier potatoes.

Examples

Common rows from this chart.

Roast potatoes, parboiled195C for 28-35 min

Check from 24 min.

Baby potatoes185C for 22-28 min

Check from 20 min.

Medium jacket potato190C for 38-48 min

Check from 35 min.

Roast potatoes chart notes

Cook in a single loose layer where possible.
Use the check-from time.
Add a few minutes for thick or crowded food.

Plain safety rule

Treat every result as a starting point. Check early, leave space for airflow, and use a food thermometer for meat, fish and reheated food.

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FAQ

Quick answers

Should I preheat?

Preheating can help with short cooks and crisp foods, but follow your model manual when it gives specific advice.

Why do foods have ranges?

Ranges are more honest than one fixed number because portion size and basket crowding matter.

What should I do with meat or leftovers?

Check the centre and use a thermometer where possible. Browning outside is not enough.