Description
This recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes delivers perfectly golden, tender, and flavorful potatoes with minimal effort. Yukon gold potatoes are cubed, seasoned with a savory blend of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then air fried to crispy perfection. Quick to prepare and cook, these breakfast potatoes make a delicious side dish that pairs well with eggs, bacon, or your favorite morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, washed and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
Seasoning and Oil
- 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
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F and let it preheat for 5 minutes to ensure the potatoes will crisp up immediately when cooked.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Thoroughly wash and dry the Yukon gold potatoes. Dice them into 1/2-inch cubes to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Season the Potatoes: Place diced potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over them. Toss well to evenly coat all pieces with oil and seasoning.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary to maintain crisp edges.
- Cook and Toss: Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking or tossing the basket 2-3 times during cooking for even browning. The potatoes should be fork-tender and have crispy, golden-brown edges when done.
- Optional Extra Crisp: If your air fryer has an air broil function, use it to broil the potatoes for 2-3 additional minutes, shaking as needed for even crisping. If not, increase the temperature to 450°F and broil similarly.
- Serve: Remove potatoes from the air fryer and top with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your crispy breakfast potatoes!
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture and flavor; red or russet potatoes can be substituted but may alter crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Tossing during cooking is essential for uniform browning and crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and smoked paprika, based on preference.
- These potatoes are best served immediately but can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
