Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are the perfect breakfast side dish. They come together with minimal prep and are absolutely delicious!
Our family loves breakfast recipes so much that we often have brinner! (Breakfast + Dinner = Brinner!) We love serving French Toast Sticks with some bacon we make in the oven, and round it out with some fruit and these delicious breakfast potatoes. These come together so easily in the air fryer with minimal hands-on time, so you can focus on the rest of the meal.
How to Make Breakfast Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Here is a brief overview of how this breakfast potato recipe comes together. For the full recipe, including all ingredients and their measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Season the Potatoes
While your air fryer preheats, combine the potatoes with the seasonings and olive oil.
Cook the Potatoes
Put the potatoes in the air fryer and cook, tossing two to three times until golden brown.
Tips and Tricks
- Preheat your air fryer: Like you would preheat your oven, be sure to let your air fryer warm up and come to temperature before adding the potatoes.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket: Avoid adding too many potatoes to the basket at once. If you are cooking more than three medium-large potatoes, you’ll want to cook them in batches.
- Peeling potatoes: These breakfast potatoes are peeled, but I also love them unpeeled. It adds both texture and nutrients. It’s up to you whether you peel them or not.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover air-fried potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat the portion you plan to eat in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through.
What to Serve with Breakfast Potatoes
These breakfast potatoes would be delicious in breakfast burritos or as a side to other breakfast and brunch items. Here are a few ideas:
If you make this Air Fryer Breakfast Potato recipe or any of my other recipes, be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think!
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 medium to large Russet potatoes scrubbed clean, peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper.3 medium to large Russet potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, dash cayenne pepper
- Place the potatoes in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes, tossing 2 to 3 times in the middle of cooking.
denise says
can i use thawed frozen diced potatoes instead of raw potatoes? thanks
Hi Denise! I haven’t tested that, but it seems like it would be worth a try. If I were testing this, I would make sure they were very dry before proceeding with the recipe, and I would also cut the cooking time since they are partially cooked.