Air Fryer Potato Rosti

This air fryer potato rosti recipe is a delicious and simple dish that is perfect for any meal of the day.

Made with 5 ingredients, it takes only 20 minutes to create this versatile and tasty dish that you can serve with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Serve this air fryer potato rosti topped with poached eggs, hollandaise, and some chives for an elevated brunch dish or with a warm beef stew for a hearty dinner.

Any dish that pairs well with potatoes will be a great addition to this gluten-free, vegan-friendly side.

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Why This Recipe Works

Potato rosti is a crispy Swiss dish made from grated potatoes that are fried until golden brown, similar to a hash brown. While it originated as a breakfast item, this side dish has found its place on dinner and lunchtime menus because of its simplicity and versatility.

One of the reasons that this air fryer potato rosti is so great is that it's a quick and easy recipe, requiring minimal prep work and cooking time. You can have this crispy, savory side dish ready in just 20 minutes.

Potato rosti is also incredibly versatile and can be served as a side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great accompaniment to eggs, bacon, sausage, salad, or grilled meat. You can also customize the flavor of your potato rosti by adding herbs, spices, or other ingredients to suit your taste.

Another great thing about this air fryer potato rosti recipe is that it's a healthier alternative to traditional potato rosti, which is often fried in oil. Air frying allows you to achieve the same crispy texture and delicious flavor of fried potato rosti without the added fat and calories.

Ingredients

Potatoes:

Russets are the best kind of potatoes to use in this air fryer potato rosti recipe because they contain less moisture, rendering them easier to crisp up in the air fryer.

You can grate the potatoes yourself or use the pre-grated potatoes found in the freezer section to save some time on prep.

Toppings:

There are many toppings that can be added to a potato rosti to enhance its flavor. You can grate some cheese over the rosti while it's still hot and let it melt, crisp up some bacon and crumble it over your air fryer potato rosti, and then top it off with a dollop of sour cream.

Some other ingredients you can consider adding to your air fryer potato rosti are smoked salmon, onion, garlic, basil, and dill.

How to Make Air Fryer Potato Rosti

Step One: 

Wash and peel the potatoes and then grate them.

Step Two: 

Transfer potatoes to a small bowl lined with a kitchen towel to drain excess water from the potato. Failure to remove this water will lead to a soggy rosti.

Step Three: 

Once the excess water has been removed, place the potatoes in a bowl and add seasoning.

Step Four:

Preheat the air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes. Spray cooking spray into a baking dish.

Add potatoes to the baking dish, place it in the air fryer, and air fry for 15 minutes at 350F.

Step Five:

Remove the completed potato rosti from the air fryer.

Step Six:

Add chives on top, serve and enjoy 🙂

Tips

• Grate the potatoes using the large holes of a box grater or a food processor. Squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. This will help the potato rosti crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
• Flip your potato rosti halfway through the cooking time to get an even crisp on both sides.

What to Serve With Potato Rosti

This air fryer potato rosti recipe has been traditionally served as a breakfast food, so it pairs really well with some scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and fluffy pancakes.

However, this air fryer potato rosti can also be served alongside chicken and mushrooms, smoked meatloaf, or pork tenderloin for lunch or dinner.

You can even serve it on its own, topped with some delicious smoked cream cheese and cod.

FAQs

How long can potato rosti leftovers be stored?

Leftover potato rosti can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It's best to store them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent them from drying out or absorbing any odors from other foods in the refrigerator.

What is the best way to reheat a potato rosti?

When reheating potato rosti, it's important to do so thoroughly to ensure that they are heated all the way through. You can reheat them in the oven, toaster oven, or in a pan on the stove with a little bit of oil or butter. Avoid reheating them in the microwave, as this can make them soggy.

Is this potato rosti gluten-free? Vegan?

This air fryer potato rosti recipe is both gluten-free and vegan-friendly. The best part about this recipe is that you can change it by adding your favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices to suit your taste.

Can I use any other kind of potato in this air fryer potato rosti recipe?

Russet potatoes serve best in this recipe because they have the least moisture. Yellow potatoes are the softest and contain more moisture, so they are harder to crisp up in the air fryer. You can use any kind of potato you want. Just ensure you do your best to eliminate as much moisture as you can before placing them in the air fryer to cook.

More Potato Recipes

If you like potatoes as much as I do, then you are probably always on the lookout for new potato recipes to try. Here are some of my favorites for you to try.

Air Fryer Tater Tots

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Instant Pot French Fries