Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Print View)

Golden, crispy breakfast potatoes with tender centers, seasoned and air-fried for effortless crispness and flavor.

# Components:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1 1/2 pounds 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 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat fully before cooking.
02 - In a large bowl, combine diced potatoes, onion, and red bell pepper. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly coated.
03 - Spread the mixture evenly in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even crisping.
05 - Check for desired crispness and tenderness. Continue air frying an additional 3 to 5 minutes if needed until golden and crispy outside with tender centers.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Golden, crunchy exteriors with creamy centers happen in just 20 minutes with zero babysitting required.
  • Your kitchen stays cool and grease-free while you pour coffee and plan your day.
  • This works as a side dish for eggs, loaded onto toast, tucked into burritos, or honestly just eaten plain while it's still warm.
02 -
  • Shake the basket at the halfway point—I learned this the hard way when my first batch had burnt bottoms and barely-cooked tops.
  • Dice your potatoes consistently into ½-inch cubes so they finish cooking at the same time; smaller pieces burn, bigger pieces stay raw in the middle.
  • Use regular olive oil, not extra virgin, because it has a higher smoke point and won't make your air fryer smell like burnt pine.
03 -
  • Buy potatoes a day or two before cooking so they're slightly less moist inside—fresher potatoes can release more water and steam rather than crisp.
  • If your air fryer runs hot or cold compared to others, start checking at the 12-minute mark and adjust timing accordingly for your specific machine.
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