Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb (680 g) Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, cubed 3/4 inch; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Chopped parsley, to finish (optional)

Crisp diced potatoes with onion and paprika. Parboil or microwave briefly so the centers soften before the edges brown in the basket.

33 min total
400°F / 204°C
4 servings
15 min prep

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Parcook the cubes

A short boil or microwave softens the center so you are not waiting forever for raw potato to cook through.

Dry well

Wet cubes steam. Pat them before oil and spice.

Shake often

Even browning needs movement halfway.

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Prep 15 min · Cook 18 min · Total 33 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer400°F / 204°C

Basket time18 min

Flip / shakeat 5 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Loose single layer. Two batches beat one crowded steam pile.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Prep

Microwave the potato cubes with a splash of water, covered, 4-5 minutes until just starting to soften. Drain and pat dry. Toss with oil, onion, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Diced potatoes tossed with oil and paprika

Cook

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
Cook 15-18 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until the edges are browned and crisp. Finish with parsley if you like.
Breakfast potatoes crisping in the air fryer basket
Serve with eggs, bacon or sausage.