Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Print View)

Crispy golden potatoes seasoned with smoked paprika and herbs, cooked to perfection for an easy morning dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1½ pounds 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 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
08 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
09 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the air fryer temperature to 400°F.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the diced potatoes, onion, and bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly coated.
03 - Spread the mixture evenly in the air fryer basket in a single layer; cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even crisping.
05 - Assess crispness and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes as needed, until the edges are golden and potatoes are tender inside.
06 - Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • They get that impossible crispy-outside, creamy-inside texture every single time with barely any oil.
  • The whole process takes thirty minutes start to finish, which means hot breakfast without the stress.
  • You can dress them up or down depending on what you're serving alongside them.
02 -
  • Pat your potatoes completely dry before seasoning—any moisture is the enemy of crispiness, which I learned the hard way after soaking them.
  • Shaking the basket at the 7 or 8 minute mark is the difference between evenly golden hash and some pieces burnt while others stay soft in the middle.
  • The air fryer temperature and timing can vary wildly between brands, so trust your eyes more than the clock during those last few minutes.
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes a little smaller if you like them extra crispy, bigger if you prefer more tender centers—this is where you control your own destiny.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at 12 minutes instead of waiting the full 15, because golden can become burnt faster than you'd expect.
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