Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Print View)

Golden, crispy potatoes with tender centers, seasoned and cooked for a classic breakfast experience.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes, skin on or peeled

→ Vegetables

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

→ Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
08 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
09 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced potatoes, onion, and 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 the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
04 - Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
05 - Check crispness and air fry an additional 3 to 5 minutes if needed until golden and crispy outside with tender centers.
06 - Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get diner style potatoes at home without hovering over a skillet or using excessive oil
  • The texture is perfect every time: fluffy centers with seriously crispy edges
02 -
  • Crowding the basket is the fastest way to soggy potatoes, so cook in batches for truly crispy results
  • Drying the diced potatoes with a clean towel before tossing with oil makes a massive difference in final texture
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes as evenly as possible so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the air fryer basket cool slightly before shaking to avoid steam burns
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