Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Printable View)

Crispy golden potatoes with tender inside, seasoned and cooked to perfection in a quick, easy method.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes (skin on or peeled)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced

→ Seasonings

04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced potatoes, onion, and red bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the mixture evenly in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking.
05 - Check for crispness and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes if needed until potatoes are golden and crispy outside, tender inside.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • Crispy exteriors and tender centers without the mess of stovetop frying.
  • Ready in 30 minutes total, so they fit into even the busiest breakfast rotation.
  • Works as a side dish or the main event, depending on your mood and what else is on the table.
02 -
  • Don't skip the shake at the halfway mark—the potatoes on the bottom will brown faster, and you need to give the top layer a chance at the heat source.
  • Moisture is the enemy of crispiness; if your potatoes release water as they cook, the basket might get a little steamy, but that's normal—the extra cooking time will evaporate it and crisp everything up.
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes as evenly as possible so they cook at the same rate; uneven sizes mean some pieces will be overcooked while others are still soft.
  • Don't wash the potatoes if you're keeping the skin on—just scrub them lightly and pat dry so they crisp better.
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