Air Fryer Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe (2024)

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These simple Air Fryer Au Gratin Potatoes are perfectly portioned potatoes that cook up hot and bubbly in just minutes!

I love to serve these cheesy potatoes with my Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast and a side of steamed green beans for a complete meal.

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Air Fryer Au Gratin Potatoes

The beautiful thing about these potatoes is that you can quickly prepare them in the air fryer.

Since they are individually portioned out into 1 cup servings, they quickly cook and become bubbly throughout with a gorgeously browned top.

Ingredients Needed:

Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to make these potatoes au gratin in the air fryer. As always, you can find the printable recipe card located below.

  • Buttersalted
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Green Onions
  • Garlic
  • MilkI used whole milk, but you can use 2%
  • Mild Cheddar Cheeseshredded
  • Frozen Shredded Potatoeshash brown potatoes or frozen diced potatoes will work too

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How To Make Au Gratin Potatoes In The Air Fryer

You’ll start off by making a simple roux with the butter and flour to create the creamy cheese sauce for the au gratin potatoes. Don’t get intimidated by this process, it’s actually quite simple.

MAKE A ROUX Start by melting the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once it’s melted whisk in the all purpose flour until it’s evenly incorporated and cook about 1 minute. Gradually pour in the milk, while continuing to whisk the mixture, until it’s all incorporated and smooth.

ADD CHEESE Stir in the garlic and green onions and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, then add in the cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until combined and smooth again.

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STIR IN POTATOES Once the cheese sauce has been made, stir in the frozen potatoes.

DIVIDE INTO CUPS Coat the glass cups with non-stick spray and divide the potato mixture between the cups. Place the cups in the basket of your air fryer and cook for just 9 to 10 minutes, until the potatoes are bubbly throughout!

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Which Air Fryer Is Best?

I get this question a lot whenever I post a new air fryer recipe. I personally like the Gourmia 7 quart Air Fryer.

You can usually find it at Costco for a good deal, but it’s also available on Amazon too.

For this particular recipe we’re using the basket style air fryer, which is what I prefer as opposed to the toaster oven style. I believe this recipe would work fine in either style.

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Air Fryer Safe Containers

In order to be able to cook these potatoes in the air fryer, the cups used need to be air fryer safe.

You could use either glass or ceramic or even silicone containers in the air fryer. Please do not use plastic in the air fryer, as this will melt and cause a mess.

I found these fantastic 1 cup Pyrex glass containers that come with a lid for easy storage. They work perfectly for this recipe.

Make Ahead Au Gratin Potatoes

The best part about this recipe is that you can easily prepare these potatoes, pop a lid on them before cooking and place them in the fridge for up to 4 days!

In order to cook, just remove the lid, place it in your air fryer and cook!

This makes it great for small batch cooking, or when you want to eat some cheesy potatoes but don’t want to prepare a whole casserole!

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More Cheesy Potato Recipes

I can’t wait for you to try out this simple cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes recipe in the air fryer. Here are some more delicious potato recipes you can try out too…

  • Classic Scalloped Potato Casserole
  • Cheesy Potato Casserole
  • Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
  • Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

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My whole family has thoroughly enjoyed these cheesy Air Fryer Au Gratin Potatoes and I can’t wait for you to give them a try too!

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Air Fryer Au Gratin Potatoes

Quick and easy air fryer au gratin potatoes recipe with a cheesy and creamy sauce, ready in just a few minutes!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 382 kcal

Author: Shawn

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter, salted
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk, whole or 2%
  • cup green onions, diced
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (mild or sharp cheddar)
  • 4 cups frozen hashbrown style potatoes

Instructions

  • Prepare 4, (1 cup) glass or ceramic cups by coating with non-stick spray and set aside.

  • In a medium size skillet melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in flour until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk and continue whisking until added and smooth.

  • Stir in green onions, garlic, salt and pepper and cook about 1 minute, until fragrant and bubbly throughout. Add cheese and stir until combined.

  • Add frozen potatoes to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly. Divid potato mixture between prepared cups and place cups in air fryer basket. Cook at 375 degrees F. for 9 to 10 minutes, until bubbly throughout and top is lightly browned.

  • Carefully remove cups with tongs or a hot pad (the containers will be hot). Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can prepare these potatoes up to 4 days ahead of time and store covered in the fridge.

Be sure to remove cover from potatoes before cooking in air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords: Air Fryer, Au Gratin, Cheesy, hash brown potatoes, Potatoes

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Air Fryer Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Which is better scalloped potatoes or au gratin? ›

Scalloped potatoes also won't be as crispy in texture as au gratin. Both are golden brown and creamy, but if it's crispiness and crunchiness you're after, au gratin will probably be your best bet. Either one is sure to be a hit with your dinner guests, but it just depends on what sort of vibe you're going for!

Can you put potatoes in tin foil in an air fryer? ›

Wrap each tightly in a piece of foil. Place potatoes in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until fork tender, 35-45 minutes, rotating halfway through.

Why are my potatoes still hard in air fryer? ›

Not preheating the air fryer

Air fryers might not serve quite the same function as a traditional oven, but they have a fair amount of crossover in how they operate. For instance, preheating your air fryer much the same way you'd preheat your oven might be the secret to ensuring a crispy, savory potato.

How long does it take for a potato to get soft in the air fryer? ›

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Place potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook in the preheated air fryer until potatoes are soft, 40 to 50 minutes, depending on potato size.

Why are my au gratin potatoes watery? ›

If you used a pre-prepped potato from the refrigerator section instead of slicing your own, they can have preservatives that make them a bit watery. If you stored your potatoes in water to prevent discoloring, be sure to drain them well and pat them dry before adding to your casserole.

What does au gratin mean in French? ›

The phrase au gratin literally means "by grating" in French, or "with a crust," from the verb gratter, "to scrape, scratch, or grate."

Why not to use aluminum foil in air fryer? ›

If you line the basket with foil you're preventing the air from circulating over the bottom; foods won't cook as speedily and the bottom may be soggier. Cook directly on the basket when you can for best results and to avoid wasting foil.

Is it faster to bake a potato in the oven or air fryer? ›

Less time: The baked potato made in the air fryer took less time than when baked in the oven. A 10-ounce potato took 40 to 45 minutes to get tender and crisp, whereas a potato baked in the oven took about 1 hour. Crisper skin: The skin of the air fryer baked potato became considerably crispier.

Why can't you use tin foil in an air fryer? ›

Only put a layer of foil in the bottom of the air fryer basket where your food sits, not on the bottom of the air fryer itself. Air fryers work by circulating hot air, which originates at the bottom of the fryer. Lining it with foil can constrict the air flow and your food won't cook properly.

What happens if you don't soak potatoes before air frying? ›

I wouldn't bother doing potatoes from the raw state, without soaking. It will take about a half an hour and the texture won't be nearly as rewarding. They just don't get very crispy without that cold soak.

Why put potatoes in cold water before air frying? ›

With potatoes U have cut yourself rinsing/soaking & then thoroughly drying will result in a crispier final product because you are removing the starch which impede crisping. DRY THEM THOROUGHLY BEFORE FRYING! Also, frying once to cook & again, at a higher temperature to crisp will yield a crispier final product.

Can you put a raw potato in the air fryer? ›

Fluffy, tender interior: The inside of the potatoes cooks up perfectly tender and fluffy without drying out. Uses less oil than deep-frying: Cooking raw potatoes in an air fryer uses a fraction of the oil as deep frying, but they come out tasting amazing!

Should I microwave my potato before air frying? ›

The size of the potato and model of airfryer may effect the cooking time. To speed up the cooking time, you can microwave on high for 8-10 mins before airfrying (check after 15-20 mins). When ready, the skin should be crisp and the inside tender and fluffy. Split and serve immediately with the toppings of your choice.

How do you know when potatoes are done in an air fryer? ›

Spray each potato with a few spritzes of oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Arrange in the basket, and air fry 400F until a knife can easily be inserted into the center of each potato, about 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.

What is the best choice scalloped potatoes? ›

The best potatoes to use for a homemade scalloped potato recipes like this one are baking/frying potatoes, either russet or Idaho. They have dry, light, and fluffy interiors that hold their shape when cooked. The starch in the potatoes helps to thicken the sauce while the casserole bakes.

Why are scalloped potatoes called funeral potatoes? ›

Why are they called funeral potatoes? Funeral potatoes get their unique name from being a crowd-pleasing casserole served as a side dish at after-funeral luncheons (particularly in the culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints).

What variety of potato is most commonly preferred for baking? ›

Russet potatoes are arguably the best potatoes for baking, although they are also great for mashing and frying. The main reason thick-skinned Russet potatoes are perfect for baking and more is because they contain significant amounts of starch.

Why do my scalloped potatoes always curdle? ›

The curdling is caused by high heat, which is hard to avoid in an oven. So to keep the sauce together, tackle it before the dish goes in the oven. Instead of simply layering grated cheese and milk or cream with the potatoes, you need to make a smooth cheese sauce.

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