Description
Enjoy perfectly crispy and flavorful breakfast potatoes made effortlessly in the air fryer. This recipe uses Yukon Gold or russet potatoes tossed with olive oil and a blend of spices, then air fried until golden and crisp—ideal for a quick and healthy morning side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 1 lb Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado or grapeseed oil)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For Air Fryer
- Avocado oil spray for the air fryer basket
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat for 5 minutes to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for cooking the potatoes evenly and crisply.
- Toss potatoes with seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the cubed potatoes with the olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well until all the pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Lightly spray the inside of the air fryer basket with avocado oil to prevent sticking and promote crisping of the potatoes.
- Arrange potatoes in the basket: Spread the seasoned potato cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded for optimal airflow and even cooking.
- Air fry the potatoes: Cook the potatoes at 400°F for 20 minutes. Shake the basket at 10 minutes and again at 15 minutes to ensure all potatoes cook evenly and develop a uniform crispy texture.
- Check for doneness: After 20 minutes, check if the potatoes are golden and crispy. If they need more time, air fry for an additional 5 minutes or until desired crispness is achieved.
- Serve immediately: Once cooked to perfection, serve the crispy breakfast potatoes hot for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute the smoked paprika with regular paprika or chili powder for a different flavor profile.
- Use avocado or grapeseed oil instead of olive oil for higher smoke point variations.
- Make sure to dry the potatoes thoroughly after washing to prevent sogginess.
- Shaking the basket periodically is essential for even cooking and crispiness on all sides.
- Leftover potatoes can be refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer to retain crispness.
