Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Printable)

Crispy golden potatoes with tender insides, seasoned and cooked for a flavorful classic breakfast side.

# What You 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 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp onion powder
08 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - ½ tsp salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ 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 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; cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping.
05 - Check for desired crispness and tenderness; air fry an additional 3 to 5 minutes if needed until golden and crispy on the outside and tender within.
06 - Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy on the outside, creamy in the center, and you'll finish them before the eggs finish cooking.
  • No babysitting required; just shake the basket once and let the air fryer do what it does best.
  • The smoked paprika gives you that subtle depth that makes people ask what your secret is.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the basket no matter how tempting it is; potatoes need air circulation or you'll end up with soft, disappointing results instead of crispy perfection.
  • Shaking the basket halfway isn't optional, it's the difference between unevenly cooked and golden throughout.
  • If you're soaking potatoes ahead of time to prevent browning, make absolutely sure they're completely dry before seasoning or the oil won't crisp them properly.
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes uniform in size so they finish cooking at the same time, not a mix of done and underdone.
  • Don't wash the potatoes right before cooking if you peeled them; give them time to dry or pat them dry with a kitchen towel so the oil actually crisps them instead of steaming.
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