Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes (Printable)

Crispy golden potatoes with smoky spices and fresh herbs, cooked to tender perfection in an air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes, skin on or peeled

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced

→ Seasonings

04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp onion powder
08 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - ½ tsp salt, or to taste
10 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the diced potatoes, onion, and red bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the mixture evenly in the air fryer basket in a single layer; cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
05 - Check potatoes for golden crispness; air fry an additional 3 to 5 minutes if needed until tender inside and crisp outside.
06 - Transfer potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No oil-splattered stovetop needed—just crispy potatoes without the mess.
  • Ready in 30 minutes total, leaving plenty of time to focus on eggs or coffee.
  • The smoked paprika adds a subtle depth that makes people ask what your secret is.
02 -
  • Pat your diced potatoes dry before coating—excess moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
  • Don't skip the halfway shake; it's the difference between perfectly crispy and unevenly cooked.
03 -
  • Keep your potato cubes uniform in size so everything cooks at the same rate—no raw centers, no burnt edges.
  • Don't be tempted to skip the oil; it's minimal but essential for creating that golden, crispy exterior the air fryer is famous for.
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