Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
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Air fryer roasted breakfast potatoes — everybody’s favorite side dish! These air fryer red potatoes are Whole30, Paleo, and Gluten Free, and super kid-friendly. Most importantly, it’s unbelievably easy to roast potatoes in the air fryer!
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes Recipe
Air frying is the best and easiest way to get all your favorite foods nice and crispy. The air fryer delivers every single time — from french fries to hash browns to tortilla chips and these crispy breakfast potatoes. It never disappoints!
These amazing air fryer breakfast potatoes get super crispy and delicious on the outside, and stay super soft on the inside. And the best part, that tasty texture is achieved without the need for tons of oil! Not to mention, roasting potatoes in the air fryer makes them quickly and requires much less cleanup!
I love making these because they’re the perfect breakfast side dish. I just pair with protein like poached eggs and crispy bacon and I’ve got a hearty breakfast to start my day off on the right foot. These crispy potatoes really go great with all of my favorite breakfast dishes!
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So if you’re looking for a great side dish to pair with your sunny side up eggs, this easy recipe is just the thing. Just load up the air fryer basket with diced potatoes and a little oil and then cook them to crispy perfection.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Air-fried potatoes are one of my favorite things on any breakfast plate. I just can’t get enough of that super crispy texture:
- Since these require minimal oil, they are a much healthier option than deep fried potatoes. You can achieve that yummy crunchy texture without all the fattening oils!
- These are wonderful for meal prep! Make an extra large batch and then store them for the week ahead. Then reheat while you make fresh eggs and bacon in the morning and breakfast is ready to go.
- Breakfast potatoes are perfect for hosting and are a wonderful brunch side dish. You’ll love how quickly they come together and that the texture is so crispy and crunchy.
Ingredients
Like many of my recipes, you only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this dish. Here’s what you need to make this breakfast potatoes air fryer recipe:
- red potatoes
- olive oil or avocado oil
- salt and black pepper
- optional: cayenne pepper, or ranch seasoning.
Substitutions and Variations
I like to sprinkle my air fryer roasted potatoes with some fresh herbs and a drizzle of ranch once they’re cooked and crispy, but that’s up to you! Hot sauce and fresh salsa would be tasty too.
Use any kind of potatoes you want. I prefer red potatoes, but Yukon gold potatoes and russet potatoes would work too.
Change up the seasoning to make extra flavorful air fryer potatoes. Some garlic powder and onion powder are simple spices that would add loads of flavor. But you can also garnish with fresh herbs or used some dried herbs as a seasoning.
How to Make Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Wash the potatoes well and then cut into bite-sized pieces, about 1/2 inch while the air fryer preheats. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat function, then just turn it on for a few minutes while you prep everything.
Rinse the cut potatoes to wash off some of the starch so that the potatoes won’t stick together in a giant clump.
Pat the potatoes dry and then spread them out across a few paper towels and gently pat with more paper towels.
Toss the potatoes with oil and seasonings and then place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Be careful not to overfill the basket.
Cook for 20 minutes, giving the basket a good shake or turning once halfway through.
And that’s it! These tasty seasoned potatoes come out with a super crispy exterior while still tender on the inside. It’s truly one of my favorite ways to make potatoes.
How to Store Leftover Potatoes
Allow the crispy air fryer breakfast potatoes to fully cool, and then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze leftovers. Just place them into an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
These potatoes are a wonderful addition to any healthy breakfast bowl, but the possibilities are endless!
Pair these crispy potatoes with air fryer hard boiled eggs or and some everything bagel seasoning, too! They’d also be tasty in breakfast burritos or paired with a hearty Mexican breakfast casserole.
They’d be great for a quick meal with my Whole30 breakfast chicken patties too. Or even a low-calorie breakfast sandwich.
You can also use these for meals other than breakfast! Serve with grilled chicken, marinated in any of my 10 healthy chicken marinades, or with some pork chops.
Tips for Success
This quick and easy recipe is truly one of my favorite breakfast additions. Here’s a few simple tips to ensure success:
- Dice the potatoes into evenly-sized chunks so that they all finish cooking at the same time. If they’re oddly sized, then you’ll have some finish cooking before others.
- Spread the potatoes into a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket. The hot air needs room to circulate around the potatoes so that all sides get crispy and golden brown.
- Don’t skip rinsing the diced potatoes! Removing that excess starch is key in getting the most crispy potatoes.
FAQ
Yes, it is best to pat dry your potatoes so that the oil and seasonings will stick to them. This is also a key step to ensuring that they come out perfectly crispy!
Spray the air fryer basket with some non-stick cooking spray and make sure that all potatoes have a light coating of oil. This will help prevent them from sticking to the bottom and sides of the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. red potatoes
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- While the air fryer preheats, wash the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 1/2 inch.
- Add the cut potatoes to a large colander and run under cold water for about 5 minutes, turning them a few times.
- Lay the potatoes out on a few sheets of paper towels. Take a few more paper towels and pat them until they're dried off.
- Transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Toss with the oil and seasonings to coat.
- Pour the potatoes into the hot air fryer (careful not to overcrowd your air fryer), and roast for 20 minutes, shaking the basket or turning once halfway through. Near the end of the cooktime, watch closely and check to make sure it isn't burning.
