Crispy breakfast potatoes made in the air fryer, ready in just 20 minutes! Cubed potatoes tossed in oil and seasoning and cooked in the air fryer, the perfect breakfast recipe.
Check out our other delicious breakfast recipes like our Air Fryer Hash Browns or our Bagel Sandwich!
AIR FRYER BREAKFAST POTATO
These breakfast potatoes are a great way to start the day! Pair with the classic breakfast sides for the best breakfast. The potatoes come together so effortlessly; this recipe will become your go-to method for cooking potatoes. Cubed potatoes tossed in oil and flavorful seasoning blend and then air fried until crispy.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Potatoes– You can use your go-to potatoes for this recipe. Yukon gold, russet potatoes, Idaho potatoes, red potatoes, and even baby potatoes!
- Oil– For the oil, any oil you have on hand such as olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, or even avocado oil.
- Flavor– To season these potatoes, we use our go-to seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika! You can use your go-to seasonings, we love using the Gourmet Seasoning, Roast Vegetables & Fries Blend!
- Greens– Adding freshly chopped greens to these crispy potatoes totally elevates this dish! You can use freshly chopped parsley, cilantro, dill, or a combination of all!
HOW TO MAKE BREAKFAST POTATOES IN AIR FRYER
This recipe comes together so quickly and is so delicious and crispy!
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut into small bite sized cubes, all equal in size for even cooking.
- Transfer the potatoes into a bowl. Add in the oil and seasonings and toss until well combined.
- Add the seasoned potato to the air fryer basket and air fryer until crispy and golden.
- Transfer to a plate and top with freshly chopped greens, flakey salt and ground black pepper.
- Serve with desired side dishes.
OTHER COOKING METHODS-
No air fryer? No problem! You can totally make this breakfast potato recipe using other classic methods!
- Skillet– Add the potatoes to a large skillet and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through.
- Oven– Place the prepped potatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 450F for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
| Reheating & Storing Leftovers– Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days! Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until warmed. |
POTATO VARIATIONS
Elevate these breakfast potatoes to make this a heartier meal! Check out these delicious additives to add to these potatoes!
- Cheesy Potatoes– Once the potatoes are cooked, top with shredded cheese and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until cheese melts!
- Bacon– Add raw bacon pieces to the potatoes and cook together for smoky bacon flavored breakfast potatoes, so GOOD!
- Sausage– Cook the potatoes with chopped sausage links, so hearty and delicious.
- Veggies– Add cubed bell peppers, onions and sliced mushrooms to the potatoes for a hearty veggie potato dish.
- Mushroom & onion– Add sliced mushrooms and onions to these potatoes for a kick of flavor!
SERVING IDEAS
Pair with the right classic sides for the ultimate breakfast or brunch! Here are some of our go-to sides to enjoy these potatoes with:
- Fried Eggs
- Bacon
- Sausage Links
- Turkey Bacon
- Boiled Eggs
- Tomatoes
- Toast
- Scrambled Eggs
Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Idaho potatoes cubed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut into small bite sized cubes, all equal in size for even cooking.
- Transfer the potatoes into a bowl. Add in the oil, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning and toss until well combined.
- Add the seasoned potato to the air fryer basket and air fryer for 400℉ for 13-15 minutes, until crispy and golden.
- Transfer to a plate and top with freshly chopped greens, flakey salt and ground black pepper.
- Serve with desired side dishes.
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