Hamdi Saidani These perfectly crispy Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Really Good Roasties are made with fluffy Maris Piper potatoes, garlic cloves, fresh sage, and a touch of butter. This recipe delivers golden, crunchy potatoes with creamy centers and rich, herby flavor. It takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 4. Serve them alongside roast chicken, grilled lamb, or even a hearty vegetarian main.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Really Good Roasties Ingredients
- 1kg medium Maris Piper potatoes
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 40g soft unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs of sage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper
How To Make Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Really Good Roasties
- Parboil the potatoes: Peel the potatoes, keeping them whole and about 8cm in size. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes, then drain and steam dry for 2 minutes.
- Rough up the edges: Shake the colander lightly to chuff the potatoes, then return them to the pan.
- Toss and preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 180ºC. Toss potatoes with unpeeled garlic, butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the roasties: Arrange evenly in the air fryer drawer and cook for 30 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Add sage and squash: Gently half-squash each potato, toss sage leaves with oil, sprinkle over, and cook for 15 more minutes.
- Finish and serve: Squeeze garlic from skins and scatter crispy bits from the drawer over the top before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Use starchy potatoes: Maris Piper or King Edward varieties give the best roast texture.
- Steam dry properly: Letting the potatoes dry increases crispiness.
- Don’t overcrowd: Give each potato enough space to roast evenly.
- Squash gently: Press lightly to flatten without breaking apart completely.
- Save the crispy bits: Don’t forget to scoop out the flavorful bits from the drawer bottom.
What Goes Well With Roasties
These roast potatoes are a classic side for roast beef, roast chicken, or lamb. They’re also excellent with vegetarian mains like mushroom wellington or lentil loaf. Add a ladle of rich gravy and steamed greens for the full roast experience.
How To Store Roasties
Refrigerate: Store in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 180ºC for 5–7 minutes until crisp.
Freeze: Freeze in a single layer and reheat straight from frozen in the air fryer at 180ºC for about 10–12 minutes.
Roasties Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 297 kcal
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8g
- Carbohydrates: 44.3g
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Protein: 5.5g
- Sodium: 0.6g
- Fibre: 3.3g
FAQs
Can I use a different potato variety?
Yes, but stick with floury potatoes like King Edward or Russets for best results.
Do I need to peel the garlic?
No, roast them whole in their skins—they become sweet and spreadable.
Can I make these ahead?
Yes. Parboil and chill the potatoes in advance, then air fry when ready to serve.
Why squash the potatoes?
It increases the surface area, making them extra crispy.
Can I skip the sage?
You can, but it adds a delicious herby crunch. Rosemary is a great alternative.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Really Good Roasties
Course: DinnerCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
45
minutes297
kcalCrispy, golden roast potatoes with fluffy centers and garlicky sage butter, all made easily in the air fryer.
Ingredients
1kg Maris Piper potatoes
4 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
40g soft unsalted butter
2 sprigs sage
1 tbsp olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper
Directions
- Peel and parboil potatoes for 15 minutes.
- Drain and steam dry for 2 minutes, then shake to roughen.
- Preheat air fryer to 180ºC.
- Toss potatoes with garlic, butter, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 30 minutes until golden.
- Lightly squash each potato and add oiled sage.
- Cook for 15 more minutes, then serve with garlic squeezed out.
Notes
- Use floury potatoes for fluffier insides and crisp outsides.
- Letting them steam dry makes them roast better.
- Don’t skip the gentle squash step—it’s key for texture.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for best results.