Air Fried Au Gratin Potatoes are an easy, cheesy favorite potato recipe!
Thin-sliced potatoes are layered with a mixture of soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and some savory seasonings! It’s never been easier to create this classic comfort food favorite right in the air fryer. No need to heat up the oven, the air fryer can do it all!
Easy Au Gratin Potatoes in the Air Fryer!
- The versatile air fryer makes classic cheesy au gratin potatoes with soup and sour cream instead of building a sauce from scratch! It’s a great starter recipe for Ninja, Vortex, or Cosori newcomers!
- It’s the perfect holiday side dish that doesn’t take long to make and tastes just like a freshly baked dish without long oven times!
- Au gratin or scalloped? Both contain slices of potatoes baked in a creamy sauce, but au gratin (French for grated – as in the topping) features an extra layer of cheese topping or breadcrumbs.
- For a quick and easy weeknight dinner, use the air fryer to make au gratin potatoes and serve them all week long! Pair them with an air fryer steak or meatloaf.
Ingredients & Variations
POTATOES: Choose red-skinned or Yukon gold potatoes for their thin skin (no peeling required!) and starchy texture. Sweet potatoes can be used as well, or a colorful combination of the two!
CHEESE: Mild-flavored potatoes are the perfect partner to sharp cheddar cheese! Go for extra sharp cheddar or white cheddar for a cleaner look. For best results, shred cheddar from a block instead of buying pre-made for the cheesiest results!
How to Make Easy Au Gratin Potatoes
- Prepare potatoes as directed in the recipe below.
- Mix remaining ingredients together, reserving ½ cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Cook potatoes in the air fryer basket until softened and then place a single layer in the bottom of the cake pan.
- Top with half the cheese mixture and repeat the layers with a final layer of cheese on top.
- Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar on top, cover, and cook until heated through and bubbly.
Pro Tips for Perfect Potatoes
- Always slice potatoes in the same width so they cook at the same rate.
- A mandoline is a perfect tool for uber-thin slices of fruits and vegetables and they save a ton of time!
- Frozen scalloped potatoes can be used, too! Simply add extra minutes to the cooking time!
More Potato Recipes
- Loaded Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes – Cheesy and decadent
- Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes – Bright and sweet
- Air Fryer Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes – Savory
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges – Dippable
Air Fried Au Gratin Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes cut into ¼ inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Grease an 8-inch pan.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil in a large bowl and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until softened.
- While the potatoes are cooking combine sour cream, chicken soup, seasonings, and 1 cup of cheese in a medium bowl. Mix until fully combined.
- Place half of the potatoes in the bottom of the cake pan, and top with half of the soup mixture. Repeat the layers and finish by sprinkling the remaining cheese on top.
- Wrap the pan with foil and place in the air fryer basket. Reduce the temperature to 375°F and cook for 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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