Instructions

• Preheat either the air fryer to 400°F or the oven to 450°F, depending on which method you will use. If using the oven, line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and set aside.
• Cut each cleaned and dried baby potato in half or quarter larger potatoes so all pieces are roughly similar in size.
• In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil of choice, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon each Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until blended.
• Add the cut potatoes to the bowl and toss well so all pieces are evenly coated with the oil/butter/cheese/seasoning mixture.
• Air fryer method: Place the coated potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket (do not overcrowd; cook in batches if needed). Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking or stirring the basket about halfway through (around 7–8 minutes). Cook until the potatoes are golden and crispy outside and tender inside.
• Oven method: Spread the coated potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 450°F for about 20 minutes, stirring or turning the potatoes once about halfway through (around 10 minutes), until the outsides are golden and crispy and the insides are tender.
• Remove the potatoes from the air fryer or oven and serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle additional grated Parmesan before serving.