Rise and shine with a plateful of crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside breakfast potatoes made effortlessly in the air fryer.
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Once you have an air fryer, you can forget standing over a skillet of hot oil, diligently flipping potatoes at just the right time to make home fries.
+ + + +Now, you can simply toss the potatoes in seasoning then throw them in your fryer and press cook!
+ + + +Serve alongside other breakfast dishes (like french toast bagels), put inside breakfast burritos, or throw an egg on top to enjoy as a main dish.
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Of course you’re not just limited to breakfast, these also make a great addition to lunch or dinner. I make a similar taco version that’s a copycat of Taco Bell’s cheesy fiesta potatoes.
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- Potatoes – Gold, Russet, or red potatoes all work well in this recipe. + + + +
- Oil – Any high-heat neutral tasting oil (avocado, vegetable, canola, etc.) + + + +
- Seasoning – I use garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. You can use a seasoned salt like Lawry’s or another seasoning mix that you prefer. +
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+ + + +How to make
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- Dice potatoes into cubes. + + + +
- Place diced potatoes in a large bowl and toss with all the seasonings and oil. + + + +
- Place seasoned potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer basket. + + + +
- Air fry 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Halfway through, shake basket to ensure even cooking. +
How to serve
+ + + +These air fried potatoes are great when served with a sunny-side up egg and bacon or ham, or alongside pancakes or waffles.
+ + + +I recommend serving them with ketchup, hot sauce, and even sour cream. Sliced green onions make a flavorful garnish.
+ + + +You can also put them inside breakfast burritos, tacos, and even a quiche or omelette.
+ + + +Tips
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- Make sure to dice the potatoes all the same size so they cook evenly. + + + +
- If cooking a large amount, be sure to cook in batches. If you add more than a single layer of potatoes, they won’t get as crispy. + + + +
- For extra crispy potatoes, soak them in ice cold water for 1 hour after dicing. + + + +
- Customize these potatoes by adding chopped onions and peppers or switching up the seasoning. +
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- Custard Toast + + + +
- Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp + + + +
- Air Fryer Garlic Bread +
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+Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
+Ingredients
- 2 lbs gold or russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil, EVOO, avocado, canola, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 385°F.
- Wash your potatoes thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, dice them into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and oil on top. Mix gently until well combined.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for a cooking time of 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown. (I recommend shaking the basket halfway through to ensure they cook evenly.)
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