Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are perfectly seasoned, with a crisp outside and tender inside. Theyโre like roasted potatoes, but quicker and easier!
authorโs note
The Crispy Breakfast Upgrade You Needed!
Iโve been on a big air fryer kick lately. After falling in love with air fryer potatoes and sweet potatoes, I knew I had to try a breakfast version.
I tested a few different batches and found that smaller potato pieces and the right seasoning mix made all the difference. These turned out to be the crispiest, most flavorful breakfast potatoes Iโve ever made.
Theyโre great in a breakfast burrito, on the side with eggs and bacon, or tossed into a hash. However you eat them, youโre going to be hooked!
Quick Tip
Check out my Air Fryer Guide if youโre new to air frying!
Air Fryer Breakfast Potato Ingredients
- Gold/yellow potatoes: Choose firm and unblemished for a buttery, creamy texture. Gold potatoes have thin skins and make peeling unnecessary.
- Olive oil: Super important for the potatoes crispiness.
- Fine sea salt: Fine salt sticks to the potatoes better.
- Black pepper: Try this table grind.
- Paprika: Try smoked paprika for a smokier/deep flavor or try sweet for mildness.
- Garlic and onion powder: These two add flavor with no chopping required!
- Optional: Fresh chives and freshly grated Parm for even more flavor!
How To Make Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Wash and cut potatoes: Ensure all pieces are even for uniform cooking.
- Season potatoes: Donโt skip the oilโitโs key for crispiness!
- Preheat air fryer: Preheating helps get that crispy texture faster.
- Air fry potatoes: Donโt overcrowd the basket to ensure crispiness.
- Shake and check: Check at 10 mins for desired crispness, adjusting time as needed.
- Check doneness: Potatoes are done when tender with a slightly crisp exterior.
How To Use Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Breakfast side:ย Pair with eggs, bacon, or sausage.
- Burritos or tacos: Add to tortillas with eggs andย salsa.
- Omelet or frittata mix-in:ย Stir into egg dishes.
- Meal prep:ย Use for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
Storage
Leftovers?
Storing: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Reheating: Warm in the air fryer at 350ยฐF for a few mins until heated through.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Equipment
- Air fryer 6-quart
Ingredients
Instructionsย
- Wash potatoes, dry thoroughly, and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes (see note 2). Fill 3 cups.
- Add potato cubes to a bowl (not the air fryer basket). Drizzle with oil and add salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing thoroughly for an even coating.
- Preheatย air fryer to 400ยฐF. If your model doesn't have a preheat function, run it empty for 3 minutes at 400ยฐF. Spread seasoned potatoes in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10โ15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through and returning potatoes to an even layer.
- Potatoes are done when tender with a slightly crisp and charred exterior. If potatoes arenโt crispy after 15 minutes, continue air frying and check every 1โ2 minutes.
- Taste and add salt if needed. Optionally garnished with fresh chives and/or by grating Parmesan cheese on top (using aย microplane). Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
