Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes recipe features perfectly seasoned Yukon gold potatoes cooked to golden crispiness with a blend of garlic, onion, and smoked paprika. Ready in just 35 minutes, these breakfast potatoes are an easy, delicious side dish that’s perfect for any morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, washed and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F and allow it to preheat for 5 minutes. This step ensures your potatoes begin cooking immediately and become crispy.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Thoroughly wash and dry the Yukon gold potatoes. Dice them into 1/2-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and maximize crispiness.
- Season the Potatoes: Place the diced potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the potatoes. Toss until all pieces are well coated with oil and spices.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Transfer the seasoned potatoes into the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to help crisp the edges; cook in batches if needed.
- Cook and Toss: Air fry the potatoes at 375°F for 20 minutes. Pause several times during cooking (2-3 times) to toss and shake the basket, promoting even browning and tenderness. The potatoes should be fork-tender with a crispy golden exterior when done.
- Optional Extra Crisp: For extra crispiness, use the air fryer’s air broil function for 2-3 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally. If your air fryer doesn’t have a broil function, increase the temperature to 450°F and continue cooking similarly.
- Serve: Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your crispy breakfast potatoes!
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture and flavor, but russet potatoes can be substituted.
- Ensure potatoes are evenly coated with oil and spices to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cooking in batches may be necessary for even results.
- The optional broiling step adds extra crispiness but is not required.
- Fresh chopped parsley adds a bright, fresh flavor and a beautiful presentation touch.
