Name: Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
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)

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There is no better addition to a home cooked breakfast than crispy air fryer breakfast potatoes. Learn how to make this simple and healthy breakfast side in under 25 minutes.

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AIR FRYER BREAKFAST POTATOES RECIPE

Cut into cubes, crispy on the outside, and creamy in the center, just like breakfast potatoes should be!

These breakfast potatoes in the air fryer will remind you of your favorite breakfast restaurant and are super easy to make at home.

I found this list of retro diners that was really fun to look through!

Simple seasonings and a small amount of oil are all you need to turn the humble potato into a breakfast food staple.

Two russet potatoes, a jar of red pepper flakes, a jar of garlic powder, and a jar of paprika, lying on a counter.

INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER BREAKFAST POTATOES

Potatoes - Peel and cut your potatoes into 1 inch cubes.

Oil - just a touch of oil in this recipe helps the outside of the potatoes get extra crispy.

Paprika - Adds color and flavor to this dish.

Garlic Powder - I add garlic powder to most veggies that I air fry. It's a must for flavor here.

Crushed Red Pepper - Optional if you don't like heat, but we enjoy it at our house.

Salt and Pepper - Season to taste.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

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HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BREAKFAST POTATOES

Gather your ingredients and tools.
Peel Potatoes, dice into cubes and place in a bowl. Drizzle oil over the potato cubes and add spices. Stir to combine.
Add Potatoes to your air fryer and cook as directed in recipe. Shake or stir 2 times while cooking to help them cook evenly.
Remove potatoes from the air fryer, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

roasted cubed potatoes in an air fryer basket.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH BREAKFAST POTATOES

These potatoes will go well with any hot breakfast you can put together! Pancakes, Waffles, Eggs will all be made better with the addition of this side dish.

Try Air Fryer Bacon with these breakfast potatoes. You can make the bacon in the air fryer first, then set it aside while you cook the potatoes. Give the bacon a couple minutes in the air fryer to warm up while you put breakfast together.

This Vegan Bacon also cooks up beautifully in the air fryer.

Looking for something sweet with your breakfast? Air Fryer Donuts are perfect for your morning cravings.

CAN I ADD PEPPERS AND ONIONS TO AIR FRYER BREAKSFAST POTATOES?

I haven't tested a recipe with potatoes, onions, and peppers yet, but I bet you can!

I might partially cook the vegetables first so that they are finished at the same time as the potatoes and don't add too much moisture to the potatoes.

If you try it, please come back and let me know how it was.

HOW TO SEASON BREAKFAST POTATOES

I enjoy the seasonings of this recipe, but many different types of seasoning can be used to change things up.

The great thing about potatoes is they are so versatile!

Try Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning, or any other blend that you like.

If you like your breakfast potatoes a little bit more spicy, add some hot sauce.

Top down view of cooked breakfast potatoes in the air fryer.

MORE DELICIOUS SIDE DISH RECIPES FOR YOUR AIR FRYER

These potatoes are not just for breakfast. You can serve Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes with dinner as well. Here are some other simple side dishes you might like.

Air Fryer Eggplant is soft on the inside and delicately seasoned to pair well with just about anything.

Acorn Squash Roasted in the Air Fryer is a special sweet and savory treat of a side dish.

For another version of this recipe, check out how I make Air Fryer Potatoes.

air fryer breakfast potatoes (cooked) in an air fryer basket.

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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

There is no better addition to a home cooked breakfast than crispy air fryer breakfast potatoes. Learn how to make this simple and healthy breakfast side in under 25 minutes.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: air fryer breakfast potatoes, breakfast potatoes air fryer

Servings:

Calories: 34kcal

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Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

4 cups Potatoes Peeled and cubed into 1 inch pieces
1 T Oil
¾ t Paprika
½ t Garlic Powder
¼ t Crushed Red Pepper optional
Salt and Pepper optional

Instructions

Gather your ingredients together as well as measuring spoons.
Peel 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 spiced potatoes into the air fryer basket or air fryer tray. Air Fry for 400F/204C for 15 minutes. Be sure to shake the basket or stir the potatoes 2 times while cooking to help them to cook more evenly.
Remove potatoes from the air fryer, season with salt and pepper if you wish and enjoy!

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Notes

This recipe works best with either Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
The potatoes will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat potatoes in air fryer for 5-7 minutes.
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.

Nutrition

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Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.

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Linette

2 months ago

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.

Marci

25 days ago

These were so easy and quick to make for breakfast!

Donna

Do you rinse and dry the potato cubes before adding a bit of oil to them?

Cindy

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Reply to Donna

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 🙂