Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Wooden spatula scooping crispy golden breakfast potatoes from an air fryer basket.

4.89 from 9 votes

These crispy, creamy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes taste just like the potatoes you'd get from your favorite brunch restaurant. Ready in less than 20 minutes, enjoy these super flavorful, bite-size potatoes with all of your breakfast favorites like eggs, sausage, or bacon.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Servings: servings

Calories: 205kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes - diced into 1-inch cubes, see notes
▢ 2 tablespoon vegetable oil - i.e., canola oil, peanut oil, etc.
▢ 1½ teaspoon salt - (feel free to use less salt if desired)
▢ 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
▢ ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F and spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
Toss the diced potatoes with the oil and seasoning in a large bowl until completely and evenly coated.
Transfer the potatoes to your air fryer basket (see notes) in a single, non-overlapping layer (this will allow them to cook evenly, crisp around the edges, and prevent them from steaming).
Air fry the potatoes at 400℉ for 10 minutes, then remove the basket and gently toss or flip the potatoes. Arrange them back into a single layer before returning the basket in place and cooking for an additional 8-10 minutes or until fork tender and crisp around the edges.
Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

This recipe is both vegan and gluten-free, as written.
What type of potato should you use? Breakfast potatoes (aka home fries) can be made with any potato. However, if you're looking for super crispy edges and fluffy, pillowy centers, then Russet potatoes are the ones for you. For best results, soak your diced potatoes in a large bowl of cold water for at least an hour before drying them with paper towels and proceeding with the recipe. As shown in this recipe, Yukon gold potatoes are another excellent choice. While they may not get as crispy as Russets, they still crisp up nicely and come with a rich, buttery inside. They have a medium starch content, so they hold their shape better and are less likely to fall apart.
I own the COSORI Air Fryer and use it to make almost all of the recipes shown on this website - highly recommended!
Optional additions: Veggies like diced red onion or bell peppers, chili powder, cayenne, or hot sauce for some kick, or parmesan cheese.
Storage: Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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