Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

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My Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are as crispy and delicious as they come. This easy air fryer recipe is perfect for cooking up a simple, quick breakfast the whole family will love! It's my go-to for busy weekdays and makes a fun breakfast for dinner meal, too. One batch is ready in under 20 minutes.

Air fryer breakfast potatoes on a plate with eggs

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How to Air Fry Potatoes
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Best Air Fryer Breakfast

I love making breakfast in the air fryer. It's such an easy way to start the day! One of my favorite air fryer breakfast recipes (and even breakfast for dinner!) is these homemade breakfast potatoes. They're flavor-packed from an incredible potato seasoning, and pair well with everything. My family loves air fryer home fries with eggs over easy and crumbled sausage.

Give my home fries in the air fryer a try and you'll see what's so crave-worthy about them. They're simple to make, taste incredible, and are simply unbeatable for starting the day off with a smile!

air fryer breakfast potatoes on a plate with two eggs

Potato Seasoning

sea salt
brown sugar
dried thyme
black pepper
onion powder
garlic powder
ground cumin
ground paprika

Oh, this homemade potato seasoning! I love it on all kinds of potatoes, but it is truly a perfect fit for these air fryer home fries. It's salty and sweet with a little bit of herby deliciousness thrown in.

ingredients to make potato seasoning with labels

How to Air Fry Potatoes

Mix your potato seasoning in a bowl.
Wash, peel, and dice russet potatoes.
Spray the air fryer trap, then air fry at 350 degrees for 15 minutes each tray. For the crispiest potatoes, don't overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches if necessary. I love my 10-Quart Air Fryer for this.
Place your air fryer breakfast potatoes in a bowl and toss with potato seasoning. Serve and enjoy!

ingredients to make air fryer breakfast potatoes with labels

FAQs

How do you make breakfast potatoes from scratch?

The secret for how to cook potatoes in the air fryer is to toss them well in oil and salt, then air fry before seasoning with your potato seasoning. Toss with seasoning after frying; this gives the roasted potatoes so much flavor.

Do you need to boil potatoes before cooking?

No, you do not. You can air fry the potatoes directly after peeling and cutting them.

Do the potatoes need to be peeled?

We like to peel our potatoes, but you can leave them with the skin on if you prefer. Just be sure to cut into a relatively even dice.

What is the best way to wash potatoes?

Rinse potatoes under cool water and brush them clean with your fingers or a potato scrubber.

What is the best way to dice potatoes for home fries?

Peel your potatoes first if peeling. Then, lay your potato on a cutting board and cut in half. This way you can rest the potato on the flat side to dice it. Cut into slices, then cut the opposite direction to dice into smaller pieces.

Can I prep home fried potatoes ahead of time?

Although potatoes can be peeled and cut the night before by soaking them in water, we do not recommend doing that for this recipe as diced potatoes do not hold up well to soaking overnight. If you want to peel potatoes but not cut them ahead of time, you can peel the night before, then store submerged in water in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

How do you make potatoes crispy on the outside and soft on the inside?

This is what makes these homemade breakfast potatoes so special. The air fryer does all of the work of making them crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Biting into the crispy outside and tasting the soft, fluffy potato inside... perfection!

close up of air fryer breakfast potatoes on a plate with an egg

What goes with breakfast potatoes?

My family is wild about these air fryer home fries. They are truly delicious. I love to serve them with all kinds of breakfast and brunch recipes! Here are some of my favorites: