Description
Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are golden, crunchy, and tender inside, made with just a touch of oil and simple seasonings. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish, these potatoes are quick to prepare and deliver a satisfying crisp without deep frying.
Ingredients
1 lb Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado or grapeseed oil)
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Avocado oil spray for the air fryer basket
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato cubes with olive oil, salt, paprika, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with avocado oil.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking the basket at 10 and 15 minutes for even cooking.
- Check for doneness. If needed, cook for another 5 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder, onion powder, or a pinch of cayenne.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary or parsley.
- Mix in diced bell peppers or onions for more color and flavor.
- For home fries-style, cut the potatoes into wedges instead of cubes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
