Air Fryer Potato Stacks Recipe (2024)

Air fryer potato stacks recipe – an easy 5-ingredient side that’s perfect with almost anything. Of course, they’re gluten-free, vegan and low FODMAP too.

Air fryer potato stacks recipe, anyone? These might be my favourite potato side that I’ve made in the air fryer so far. They’re super crisp and crunchy on the outside, but fluffy in the middle and seasoned to perfection.

I post a lot of recipes over on Instagram and TikTok, but sadly, they don’t all make it to the blog as I’m often lacking in time to photograph and write them all up! (sorry)

However, when a simple potato recipe like this gets over 1.5 million views on TikTok alone… I think it probably deserves a place here on the blog, don’t you think?

Well, to be honest, even without the numbers, this recipe absolutely needs to be made by you! Not only does it work when served next to anything, it’s also incredibly budget friendly since it basically just uses potatoes, a little oil and some herbs and spices.

Here’s everything you’ll need to make them:

Air fryer potato stacks recipe: What you’ll need…

Potatoes: Yukon gold, maris piper or russet potatoes work well here, but of course, you’re welcome to just use whatever potatoes you can find.
Garlic-infused oil: Don’t expect crispy results in the air fryer without adding oil! This type of oil has been naturally infused with garlic-flavour, meaning you need less ingredients (and it’s low FODMAP too if it doesn’t have actual pieces of garlic in it).
Smoked paprika: This works so well with potatoes (you’ll often find it in curly fries!) and dried herbs, which is exactly the combo I’ve gone for here.
Dried oregano and rosemary: Any dried herbs will work here, but these are my two of choice.
Salt and pepper: I don’t count these in the 5 ingredients as they’re essentially optional and can also be added after they’re done, if you fancy.

So, what do they taste like? Each stack is super crispy and golden on the outside, seasoned with a smoky paprika, herby spice blend.

Inside, each stack is surprisingly fluffy in the middle, offering a welcome contrast to that crunchy exterior. It’s hard to call these a side when they’re this good!

Enjoy them with gluten-free air-fried chicken or any meals where you might have also have mash, fries or any potato side. We even enjoyed ours alongside a chicken curry instead of rice because… why not?

Though a very simple recipe at heart, here’s a few common questions I was asked about this recipe…

Air fryer potato stacks recipe: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this recipe gluten-free? Is it suitable for Coeliacs?

This recipe is naturally gluten-free!

Bear in mind that minimising cross-contamination is hugely important if you’re Coeliac or making this for someone who is. Here’s some tips from Coeliac UK on minimising the risk of cross contamination.

Here’s some more info from Coeliac UK on identifying safe gluten-free products.

Can I make your air fryer potato stacks recipe dairy-free?

It is dairy-free!

Can I make your air fryer potato stacks recipe vegan or vegetarian?

It is vegan and vegetarian!

Is this recipe low FODMAP?

As long as your garlic-infused oil doesn’t have any actual bits of garlic floating in it, then this recipe is entirely low FODMAP!

Which potatoes should I use?

Yukon gold, maris piper or russet potatoes are perfect for this recipe. But of course, any potato will work, these are just my preference!

Which air fryer do you use?

I use the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone or the Ninja Foodi MAX. If you want to know what other cheaper machines I recommend, then make sure you check out my air fryer buyer’s guide.

Air fryer potato stacks recipe: Tips for the perfect stacks every time

Soaking the potato slices makes more difference than you think. And make sure you dry them really well after. This makes the stacks super crispy when they’re done!
A clean tea towel works well instead of kitchen paper to dry out the potato slices too… and means less waste!
Make sure you have co*cktail sticks ready. These stacks are quite tall, so use these to keep them standing whilst cooking.
Covering the stacks with foil is key to the perfect results. If you don’t cover them, they’ll be burnt on the outside before the middle is nice and fluffy!
Remember: all air fryers differ, so cooking time may slightly vary. But once they’re crisp on the outside and you can poke a fork through them easily, they’re done!

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