Crispy air fryer breakfast potatoes are the perfect addition to a home-cooked breakfast. They’re simple, yet savory and scrumptious! You can make this simple breakfast side in less than 25 minutes.
These breakfast potatoes in the air fryer taste just like the ones from your favorite breakfast restaurant. With just six ingredients, they’re super easy to make at home.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Perfectly crispy! Creamy in the center and crispy on the outside, these air fryer breakfast potatoes are a savory addition to any breakfast.
- Less oil than frying! This recipe uses just a touch of oil to get the outside of the potatoes extra crispy.
- Top with your favorite cheese! As soon as they come out of the air fryer, top them with your favorite cheese blend. The melted cheese pairs perfectly with these seasoned potatoes.
If you like this breakfast potatoes air fryer recipe, make sure to try our Air Fryer Home Fries recipe and our Air Fryer Hash Browns recipe as well!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes. These types of potatoes are your best bet for getting that crispy exterior and soft interior.
- Try with your favorite seasonings. You can also make these with Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning, or any other blend you like. And if the crushed red pepper doesn’t add enough spice for you, add some hot sauce!
- Shake your air fryer basket. Shake or stir at least twice while cooking to ensure your potatoes cook evenly.
How to Store Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
This breakfast potato air fryer recipe makes four servings, so you might have leftovers. Just put them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days.
When you’re ready to reheat them, just pop them in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes at 350°F (175°C). They heat up well, and you can use them to make tomorrow’s breakfast, too.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
These potatoes will pair fantastically with any hot breakfast you put together! Just add this savory side dish alongside pancakes covered in syrup, quick and easy frozen waffles, or scrambled eggs and crispy bacon (or even vegan bacon).
Or, for a little bit of everything, combine it all in a savory breakfast burrito—perfect for meal prepping or grab-and-go breakfast for the kiddos.
Looking for a sweet breakfast treat? These Air Fryer Krispy Kreme Donuts are perfect for your morning cravings.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Air Fryer Bagels: With just four simple ingredients, these bagels are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. In just 15 minutes, you can have light and fluffy bagels with a crisp exterior.
- Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles: This classic Southern favorite is the perfect combination of sweet, fluffy waffles, crispy fried chicken, and maple syrup. A brunch favorite!
- Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls: Yes, you can make canned cinnamon rolls in your air fryer in just 9 minutes. Yes, they come out deliciously crispy. Yes, dreams do come true.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 cups Potatoes Peeled and cubed into 1 inch pieces
- 1 T Oil
- 3/4 t Paprika
- 1/2 t Garlic Powder
- 1/4 t Crushed Red Pepper optional
- Salt and Pepper optional
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes, dice into 1 inch cubes, and place in a bowl. Drizzle oil over top of the potato cubes and add spices. Stir to combine.
- Add diced and spiced potatoes to the air fryer basket or air fryer tray.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes. Be sure to shake the basket or stir the potatoes twice while cooking to help them to cook more evenly.
Notes
- This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
- Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are the best types of potatoes for getting a crispy exterior and soft interior when cooking in the air fryer.
Breakfast potatoes should be air fried at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes. Make sure you shake the basket or stir the potatoes twice while cooking to help them cook evenly.
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I love a lazy brunch any time of the week but man these make brunch even easier! Whoa, so easy and so good. Glad I found this recipe.
These were so easy and quick to make for breakfast!
Do you rinse and dry the potato cubes before adding a bit of oil to them?
Hi Donna 🙂 I rise the potatoes before I peel them but for me its a texture issue I am working around 😉 LOL I do not rise them after I cube them. You can rise them, I would just pat them slightly dry before adding the oil 🙂