How to Make Breakfast Potatoes in Air Fryer or Oven
How to make breakfast potatoes is so easy without boiling! I used these baked crispy breakfast potatoes for breakfast burritos, but they work for pretty much anything you want them for. The size you want them is also up to you as well! Can make the diced potato cubes as tiny or big as you want depending on your use. You can adjust the seasonings too if you want it more or less flavorful. I peeled my potatoes, but you do not have to if you do not want to. You can cut the recipe down if making breakfast potatoes for one.
This post may contain affiliate links. This means if you click on a link and purchase something, I may earn a small commission from it.
This is a baked or air fryer crispy breakfast potatoes recipe as well which means no extra oil from the skillet. Still tastes like crispy breakfast potatoes even while it is baked instead of fried. If you are feeling really adventurous, you can try these breakfast potatoes in the air fryer. Prepare the same way, but just put in smaller batches in the air fryer! Breakfast potatoes can also be called hashbrowns. This breakfast recipe serves 6.
This crispy breakfast potato recipe is similar to my Sweet Potato Fries. It would also paid well with Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches.
Ingredients:
- Potatoes – I used russet, but these work with other potato varieties as well
- Seasonings – What to season crispy breakfast potatoes with? The options are endless! For this recipe, basil, paprika, oregano, parsley, black pepper, rosemary are all used. You can omit or add any other seasonings you would like though! You should season the crispy breakfast potatoes early on so they can bake in the seasonings.Â
What goes with breakfast potatoes?
Air fryer breakfast potatoes with scrambled eggs are the perfect combination! They also taste good with bacon or sausage or chorizo. Vegetables like onions or peppers are also a great add for nutrients. Some people also like to roll their crispy breakfast potatoes in chili garlic oil and herbs when they come out of the oven.
How to store these roasted breakfast potatoes:
- Fridge – store these air fryer breakfast potatoes in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week
- Freezer – I have not tried freezing this crispy breakfast potato recipe. If you would like to try it, go for it! Let me know how it goes.
Baked Breakfast Potatoes
Recommended Products
Ingredients
- 6-7 russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon of each seasoning: basil, paprika, oregano, parsley, black pepper, rosemary
- dash of salt
Instructions
- Peel potatoes. Cut potatoes in cubes to desired thickness.
- Put potato cubes in a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer for 375 degrees. Pour potatoes into a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15 minutes flipping halfway through. Potatoes will be done when a fork can be pierced all the way through. Serve.
Oven Baked
- Pour potatoes onto a sprayed baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve your Baked Breakfast Potatoes hot.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutritional facts listed are a rough estimate and should only be followed as a general idea.
This was a simple way to bake breakfast potatoes, and way less hands-on than pan frying them. How long do you think it would take to air fry them rather than bake them?
My kids would enjoy these hands down. Thanks for such an easy recipe:)
Crispy potatoes are my favorite! YUM! I want to try it baked like what you did here on your recipe.:) At least I won’t have to use an extra oil. Thanks!:)
I always use to fry my potatoes but usually that was a failure, this method of baking the potatoes is a game changer for me. These potatoes come out perfectly crispy and soft inside.
Such an easy and delicious way to prepare potatoes! Really great breakfast home fries.
These breakfast potatoes are so flavorful and hearty! I love them for any meal of the day!