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Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes Recipe

These are the best crispy breakfast potatoes in the air fryer that take only 15 minutes! Full of flavor, crispy texture and soft inside make this breakfast side dish so delicious. Oven directions included.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 141kcal
Author Lyndsey

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound potatoes I generally choose baby red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Clean potatoes and dry them.  Cut each in half, then half again, finally turning them for 3-4 more cuts horizontally.
    1 pound potatoes
  • Add potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle them with olive oil.  Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika

Air Frying Instructions

  • Add your potatoes to the basket.  Air fry at 400F for 12-15 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.

Oven Instructions

  • Transfer seasoned potatoes to a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 425F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway. Broil for 1 minute to even more crisp texture.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Potatoes may be prepped the night before and air fried or roasted in the morning to ensure crispy texture. If you are making these ahead, soak the diced potatoes in a bowl of water to draw out as much starch as possible (helps with crispy texture).
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Uncooked, diced potatoes may be oiled, seasoned and then stored in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. You can cook them straight from frozen.
  • Serving: Serve as a side dish with eggs and bacon, in a bowl with onions and with peppers, in an egg hash casserole with peppers and sausage or in breakfast burritos.
  • Reheat: Air fry leftovers at 400F for 3-5 minutes or until crispy and heated through.
  • Make sure all pieces are diced evenly to ensure proper and even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7.2g