Crispy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

In 30 minutes, you can have this homemade version of this diner classic on your table! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, you will love this air fryer breakfast potatoes recipe! It’s perfect for brunch at home or packed up in a meal prep!

 

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

I’m a sucker for a good diner-styled breakfast. A huge platter of eggs, bacon, and potatoes hits the spot every time. My favorite part is the crispy potatoes (also known as home fries) – in my opinion, they are the highlight of the meal, and nothing beats it. They’re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. However, since moving, I haven’t found a diner within walking distance, so I’ve been making my own crispy breakfast potatoes at home.

I preferred using my air fryer to make breakfast potatoes since it’s a pretty hands-off process. No need to worry about flipping or moving them like you do on the stovetop or oven. You just pop it into the air fryer, and with a shake or two, they come out perfect! The air fryer definitely makes breakfast easier as it’s one less thing that needs your full attention in the kitchen. So here’s how you make crispy breakfast potatoes in the air fryer.

What You’ll Need To Make This Crispy Diced Potatoes in the Air Fryer

potatoes — I use russet potatoes. You can also use Yukon potatoes! I like to use russet potatoes as they have high starch and low moisture content, which makes for a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior when air fried.

olive oil — I’m using olive oil, but you can also use avocado oil or another neutral oil of your choice.

seasoning — I’m seasoning the potatoes with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. You can change this around based on your mood. Dried herbs are also a delicious addition! You can make so many flavor combinations with different seasonings.

oil spray — to spray the air fryer basket with.

How To Make Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

• Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 inch pieces.
• Coat the potatoes in olive oil and toss the potatoes in the seasoning, making sure they’re all evenly coated.

• Spray the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and add in the potatoes.
• On 400F, air fryer for 20 minutes, shaking at least once at the halfway mark.
• Serve immediately when done.

Recipe Variations

• Add fresh or dried rosemary and thyme in addition to the seasoning.
• Grate some parmesan cheese over the potatoes at the end.
• Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, Everything Bagel seasoning, and even fatija seasoning make for a delicious alternative seasoning combination for these crispy and delicious breakfast potatoes.
• Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and some lemon zest to add a brightness to the potatoes.
• I like finishing off the potatoes with flaky salt.

FAQs

Can air fryer breakfast potatoes be made ahead and stored, and what is the best reheating method?

You sure can! Simply store the air fried breakfast potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can reheat the potatoes in the air fryer so they maintain their crispy texture. Again, make sure the potatoes are in a single layer! I usually reheat them for 2 to 4 minutes at 400F.

How do I keep the potatoes from getting soggy?

Make sure you are air frying the potatoes as close to a single layer as possible. If there are too many diced potatoes stacked together, the moisture will cause the potatoes to steam, and they don’t get that crispy texture you’re craving. Overcrowding your air fryer basket is an easy mistake to avoid!

Also, make sure you are not lining your air fryer. The air fryer basket has holes to ensure all sides of the potatoes are evenly cooked with the hot air. If you line the basket, parts of the potatoes would crisp up. If you have to line the basket, I recommend making sure you flip the potatoes instead of just giving the basket a quick shake. This will make sure your potatoes will cook as evenly as possible. The same goes for using a silicone liner. You will have to manually flip each diced potato.

Why use the air fryer to make this?

The high heat from the air fryer will ensure you get the classic crispy exterior with fluffy interiors! You also don’t have to keep an eye on it as you would cooking on the stovetop. I also find that sometimes on the stovetop, I get hot spots in the pan, so I have to keep a closer eye on it to ensure an even cook. I’ve had a few accidental pieces of undercooked potatoes that were at the edge of a skillet.

I also prefer using the air fryer for these crispy breakfast potatoes mso I can use the oven for bacon and the stovetop for eggs or pancakes. No need to juggle multiple pans on the stovetop and brunch at home has never been easier!

Do I have to soak my potatoes?

For this specific recipe, I don’t notice enough of a major difference in crispiness to spend the extra time soaking and drying the potatoes before air frying. However, if you choose to do so to remove any excess starch, make sure you use cold water and that you pat dry the potatoes fully before seasoning to help the seasoning stick better and prevent the potatoes from steaming from the moisture.

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Garlic Bread
• Air Fryer Bagel Chips
• Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
• Air Fryer Salmon
• Air Fryer Halloumi
• Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Cubes

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