Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are golden and crispy on the outside, but tender on the inside. Dice up some potatoes, toss with oil and spices, then air fry! They cook super quickly for a quick breakfast or brunch. Perfect served with scrambled eggs and bacon!

Why I love It:

• Fast Cooking – They cook in only 15 minutes!
• Crispy Potatoes – The potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and golden brown.
• Simple Spices – You probably have the spices in your pantry!

Ingredients You Need For Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes:

• Potatoes– I used russet potatoes but you can use other potatoes
• Olive Oil – You can swap in another cooking oil, such as avocado oil
• Spices – Garlic Powder, Paprika, Salt, Pepper

How to Air Fry Breakfast Potatoes:

1. Prep – Scrub and dry the potatoes then cut into a small, uniform dice. No need to peel the potatoes.
2. Season – Add the diced potatoes to a bowl and drizzle with the oil and sprinkle on the spices. Toss together so all the potatoes are evenly coated.
3. Air Fry – Add the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket in an even layer. If you’re making a big batch, you can air fry in two batches. Keeping the potatoes in a layer without piling them up too much helps get them crispy.
4. Serve – Serve immediately while still warm. You can sprinkle with some fresh chopped herbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to boil potatoes before putting them in air fryer?

You do not need to boil potatoes before making breakfast potatoes in the air fryer!

What should they be served with?

These are great served with your favorite breakfast foods – eggs, bacon, sausage, etc. For the potatoes themselves, some favorite condiments are ketchup, hot sauce, and salsa.

Recipe Tips:

• Cut into Uniform Dice – The key to evenly cooked potatoes is cutting them into a similar size. I like to do a small dice (about 1/2 inch) so they cook quickly.
• Don’t Skimp on Oil – Make sure to evenly distribute the oil. This helps get the potatoes nice and crispy.
• Shake Halfway – I like to give the air fryer basket a shake about halfway through cooking to evenly cook the potatoes.

Variations

There are so many variations when making breakfast potatoes, including just mixing up the spices. Here are some ideas:

• Parmesan – After air frying, toss the hot potatoes with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
• Spice – For a kick, add red pepper flakes or ground cayenne pepper.
• Dried Herbs – Try adding some dried parsley or dried oregano.
• Lemon – After cooking, toss with lemon zest.

Storage and Reheating

• Storage – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Reheating – Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes until warmed.

Other Air Fryer Recipes:

• Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Broccoli – Cooks in minutes. It is tender with crispy and roasted edges. The pairing of garlic and parmesan cheese is fantastic!
• Air Fryer Salmon – Takes only minutes to cook, is flavorful, healthy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Mix up a simple salmon seasoning to rub on the salmon filets.
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes – Super crispy skin, but tender and soft on the inside.

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