Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Ready in about 28 minutes.
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Golden breakfast potatoes with crisp edges and fluffy centres. Perfect with eggs, bacon or breakfast burritos.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 600 g potatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Method
- 1Toss the diced potatoes with the oil and seasonings.
- 2Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F.
- 3Air fry for 16-20 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp and golden.
- 4Serve hot.
Tips for the best results
- Cut the potatoes small for the best breakfast texture.
- A little chopped onion works well added halfway through.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer breakfast potatoes steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the shake halfway, which leaves one side pale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer breakfast potatoes?
A typical starting point is 200°C / 400°F for 16-20 min, shake halfway. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer breakfast potatoes ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer breakfast potatoes serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.