Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Printable)

Crispy Yukon Gold potatoes tossed with peppers and seasonings, cooked to golden perfection.

# 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 - Set air fryer temperature to 400°F to prepare for cooking.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced potatoes, onion, and bell pepper with olive oil and seasonings until all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote uniform crispness.
05 - If needed, continue air frying an additional 3 to 5 minutes until potatoes are golden and crispy outside, tender inside.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Golden crispy edges with creamy centers in under 20 minutes, no deep frying mess.
  • The smoked paprika gives you that subtle depth that makes people ask what's different about your breakfast potatoes.
  • Works as a side for eggs, a base for breakfast burritos, or even leftover snacking straight from the fridge.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway shake—this is the move that separates crispy potatoes from steamed ones masquerading as crispy.
  • If your potatoes are cut much larger than ½-inch, they'll still be raw in the center when the outside is golden, so aim for consistency in size.
  • Pat your diced potatoes dry after washing if they're wet, or they'll spit and steam instead of crisping up.
03 -
  • If you want extra crispy edges, toss the potatoes in a tiny bit more oil and cook an extra 2 minutes after they're done—the outside will be shatteringly crisp.
  • Save your air fryer basket space by cooking these while your eggs are cooking; the timing works perfectly for a coordinated breakfast.
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