Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are perfectly seasoned, with a crisp outside and tender inside. They’re like roasted potatoes, but quicker and easier!
author’s note
The Crispy Breakfast Upgrade You Needed!
I’ve 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 I’ve ever made.
They’re great in a breakfast burrito, on the side with eggs and bacon, or tossed into a hash. However you eat them, you’re going to be hooked!
Quick Tip
Check out my Air Fryer Guide if you’re 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: Don’t skip the oil—it’s key for crispiness!
- Preheat air fryer: Preheating helps get that crispy texture faster.
- Air fry potatoes: Don’t 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: Pair with eggs, bacon, or sausage.
- Burritos or tacos: Add to tortillas with eggs and salsa.
- Omelet or frittata mix-in: Stir into egg dishes.
- Meal prep: 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 350°F for a few mins until heated through.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Equipment
- Air fryer 6-quart
Ingredients
Instructions
- 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.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. If your model doesn't have a preheat function, run it empty for 3 minutes at 400°F. Spread seasoned potatoes in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10–15 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 aren’t crispy after 15 minutes, continue air frying and check every 1–2 minutes.
- Taste and add salt if needed. Optionally garnished with fresh chives and/or by grating Parmesan cheese on top (using a microplane). Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
