These Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are a quick, easy, and absolutely delicious breakfast side dish. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready in minutes, they pair perfectly with eggs, pancakes, or any of your favorite morning staples. Trust me, this simple recipe will become a family favorite in no time!
Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
This breakfast potatoes recipe could not be easier. The potatoes are simply seasoned and become super crispy in the air fryer while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. I have made them for breakfast many times and it has become a true family favorite. I personally love them on the side with scrambled eggs and bacon, but you may enjoy them however you want. All it takes is simple spices and a little bit of olive oil and you will have flavorful potatoes to start your day.
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Budget-friendly. Potatoes are a fantastic and inexpensive ingredient. Plus, all you need are spices to go with them!
- Great anytime. I love these for breakfast but they would work for other meals, too.
- Customizable recipe. with simple ingredients you can make this recipe your own. Use your preferred combination of seasonings or fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary.
What You’ll Need
Below is everything you need to make crispy and delicious breakfast potatoes in the air fryer. Scroll to the recipe card below to find the measurements.
- Russet potatoes: I peel the potatoes so the exterior of each piece becomes perfectly golden. I chop them in ¾ inch pieces so they aren’t huge but not super tiny so they remain tender as they cook.
- Olive oil: Adding olive oil only helps the seasoning stick to the potatoes, it helps them achieve a beautiful color as well.
- Spices: I use garlic powder, paprika, salt, and onion powder. Feel free to add black pepper, too!
How to Make Breakfast Potatoes in the Air Fryer
It only takes 4 steps to prepare and cook these air fryer breakfast potatoes. It’s very simple and easy to follow.
- Prep the air fryer and basket. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F and spray the basket generously with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prep the potatoes. Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes into ½ inch pieces. Then, place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Season. Toss the potato chunks with olive oil. Add the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and onion powder to the bowl and coat the potatoes evenly in the seasoning
- Cook. Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket and air fry the potatoes for about 20 minutes. Stir them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Serve. Enjoy hot with your favorite breakfast items!
Serving and Variation Ideas
- Main ideas: Some great breakfast recipes to serve with these potatoes are Breakfast Quesadilla, Fluffy Pancakes or Hawaiian Roll French Toast.
- Seasoning: Add dried rosemary, thyme, or even cayenne pepper for a kick. Sprinkling with Parmesan cheese is also a great idea.
- Potatoes: Try this recipe with Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes!
Proper Storage
Store the leftover potatoes in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. You may reheat them in the microwave, but they won’t be crispy. I recommend reheating in a 350-degree F oven (or the air fryer) for 8-10 minutes
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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Spray the basket of an air fryer with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into ¾-inch pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the chopped potatoes in the olive oil.
- Add the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and onion powder to the potatoes and stir until the potatoes are coated in the seasoning.
- Pour the seasoned potatoes into the greased air fryer basket.
- Cook the potatoes at 400F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
- Test the potatoes with a fork to be sure they’re cooked through.
- Serve hot.
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Notes
- You can also add black pepper.
- I check the potatoes a few times during the last 5 minutes of air frying just to be sure they don’t burn.
- The potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.
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