Air Fryer Crispy Breakfast Potatoes with Paprika
Make perfectly crispy breakfast potatoes in your air fryer using paprika for flavor and color. These potatoes are tender inside and golden brown outside.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed (about 1 inch)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and cube the Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform 1-inch pieces. Do not peel them.
- Place the cubed potatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sweet paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the oiled potatoes and toss again until every piece is coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer if possible; work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 15 minutes. Shake the basket vigorously.
- Continue to air fry for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are deeply golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately as breakfast potatoes or home fries.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes work best because they hold their shape well while cooking.
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon onion powder with the other spices.
- Do not skip shaking the basket halfway through cooking; this promotes even crisping.
- If you prefer a spicier potato, substitute half of the sweet paprika with hot paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0