Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are perfectly seasoned, with a crisp outside and tender inside. They’re like roasted potatoes, but quicker and easier!
Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
I’m currently on an air fryer kick, and after making air fryer potatoes and sweet potatoes and becoming totally obsessed, I knew I had to create a breakfast potatoes version.
I tested a few variations, and found that cutting the potatoes smaller and changing up the seasoning mix was the key to the most delicious, perfectly crispy breakfast potatoes I’ve ever had.
Add them to a breakfast burrito, serve them on the side with eggs and bacon, or toss them in a big breakfast hash. No matter how you enjoy them, you’re going to love them!
Quick Tip
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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.
- Serve: Garnish with grated Parm and fresh chives, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
How To Use Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Breakfast side: Pair with eggs, bacon, or sausage.
- Breakfast bowl: Combine with eggs, cheese, and guac.
- Burritos or tacos: Add to tortillas with eggs and salsa.
- Brunch hash: Combine with peppers, onions, and a fried egg.
- Omelet or frittata mix-in: Stir into egg dishes.
- Meal prep: Use for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
- Topping: Crunchy addition to soups or salads.
- Snack dip: Enjoy with ketchup or fry sauce.
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.
More Breakfast Favorites:
- Scrambled Eggs for perfect eggs every time
- Breakfast Toast with peanut butter and honey
- The best yogurt Parfait
- Easy Granola Recipe with only 6-ingredients
- Baked Oatmeal with fresh fruit
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.
