Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Printable)

Crispy golden potatoes with tender centers, seasoned and air fried for a classic diner-style start.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Set the air fryer temperature to 400°F and allow it to preheat fully.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes, onion, and red bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
03 - Spread the seasoned mixture evenly in the air fryer basket, arranging items in a single layer. Cook in batches if basket space is insufficient.
04 - Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote uniform crisping.
05 - Assess crispness and continue air frying for an additional 3 to 5 minutes as necessary until potatoes are golden and crisp outside while tender inside.
06 - Transfer potatoes to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates that impossible crispy exterior while keeping the inside fluffy, no deep frying required
  • Everything happens in one basket with minimal oil, meaning less mess and zero guilt
  • The seasoning blend hits every nostalgic diner note without the grease hangover
02 -
  • Never skip shaking the basket halfway through, or you'll end up with one side burned and the other side raw
  • Dry your potatoes thoroughly after washing, because excess water creates steam and prevents proper crisping
  • Don't crowd the basket no matter how much you want to cook everything at once, overlap equals steam and steam equals soft potatoes
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder if you want heat, but add it after air frying as a finish since spicy powthers can burn and taste bitter
  • Cut your potatoes slightly smaller if you're in a rush, but keep them at least a half inch or they'll turn into hard little pebbles
  • Serve these immediately because they lose their crunch as they sit, though they're still delicious reheated the next day
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