Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Printable Version)

Golden, crisp potatoes with aromatic spices and tender centers, cooked quickly for a perfect breakfast side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 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

# Steps:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F to prepare for cooking.
02 - Combine diced potatoes, onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl, then toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned 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 crisping.
05 - If needed, continue air frying an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the potatoes are golden and crispy outside and tender inside.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer delivers diner level crispiness without the mess of deep frying or the babysitting required for stovetop versions
  • These potatoes reheat surprisingly well, so meal prep Sundays suddenly became my best friend
02 -
  • Overcrowding is the number one mistake—cook in batches rather than piling potatoes too high, or you'll end up with steamed cubes instead of crispy ones
  • Smaller cubes equal more surface area, which means more crispy edges but also faster cooking—don't go smaller than half an inch or they'll burn before the centers cook through
03 -
  • Don't peel the potatoes unless you absolutely hate skins—so much flavor lives in that thin layer, and the texture contrast is beautiful
  • If your air fryer runs hot, check at 12 minutes—some models cook faster than others, and burnt potatoes are sad potatoes
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