Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes Recipe
These Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are a quick and easy side dish perfect for starting your day. Using Yukon Gold potatoes tossed in a flavorful blend of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then air fried to tender, golden perfection with crispy edges. A healthy and delicious option that pairs wonderfully with eggs or breakfast meats, topped optionally with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Prepare the Potatoes. Wash and dry the Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly. Dice them into 1/2-inch cubes ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Season the Potatoes. Place the diced potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss very well to coat all potato pieces evenly with the seasoning and oil.
- Load and Cook in the Air Fryer. Arrange the seasoned potatoes in a single even layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure crispiness. If necessary, cook in batches. Air fry for a total of 20 minutes, pausing every 6-7 minutes to toss the potatoes to promote even browning and crisping. The potatoes should become fork-tender and develop a golden crust on the edges.
- Optional Broil for Extra Crispiness. If your air fryer features an air broil function, use it to broil the potatoes for 2-3 minutes, shaking or stirring occasionally to achieve extra crisp edges. If it doesn’t have this function, increase temperature to 450°F and broil them similarly to finish.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for their creamy texture and golden color; russet potatoes can also work but may yield a different texture.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispy results; cook in batches if needed.
- Tossing the potatoes a few times during cooking helps them brown evenly.
- Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
- This recipe can be doubled but cook potatoes in batches to maintain crispiness.
- Enjoy immediately for the best crisp texture; leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer.
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