Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Make the best Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes with a quick prep and just 10-12 minutes of cooking. They're loaded with flavor and cooked to perfection, for a breakfast style side that's just as delicious any time of day!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine North American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 313kcal

Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Ingredients

1 lb medium-sized potatoes cut in ¾ inch (2 cm) pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil
1 teaspoon paprika powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar optional
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 390℉ (200℃).
In a small bowl, mix together paprika powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
1 teaspoon paprika powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Coat potatoes in olive oil, then mix with the seasoning mixture.
1 lb medium-sized potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Place potatoes in air fryer basket and air fry 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until the potatoes are cooked through.

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Notes

This recipe was tested in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer* and a Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer*. Cook time can vary with your air fryer model.

Potatoes: I prefer larger potatoes as this makes it quicker to cut them. You can use any kind, but a starchy variety like russets is best.
In a hurry? Cut the potatoes smaller and they will cook quicker.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. You can have multiple layers but don't fill it more than halfway. The more layers, the longer they will take to cook.
For the crispiest potatoes, cook in a single layer
Test for doneness using a fork or cake tester - they should be soft enough inside, but not too soft
Don't cook them too long! Breakfast potatoes should have a tiny little bite, and not be too soft.
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Store leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Keep in mind that the consistency of potatoes changes a lot when frozen.
Reheating in air fryer: Reheat at 390℉ (200℃) 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Reheating stove top: Pan-sear the potatoes in butter or oil for a few minutes until heated through.
Reheating in microwave: Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each segment.

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