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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Air Fryer Home Fries

    Modified: Jan 9, 2023 by Addison LaBonte · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

    These air fryer home fries are an easy to make breakfast side dish that's ready in just 15 minutes! Serve these breakfast potatoes alongside your favorite morning main for a hearty and tasty start to your day!

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    air fryer home fries in white serving bowl with fork next to it

    Growing up, my dad was the primary cook of the house. 

    On Sundays before church, he would make us a giant breakfast which included home fried potatoes.

    Unfortunately, these tasty breakfast potatoes were greasy little buggers just like the ones you get at the diner.

    I honestly can't even remember if he cooked them in butter or oil, or perhaps a combination of both.

    holding up one of the potatoes with a fork over the bowl of the rest of them

    Either way, I learned to cook them with a lot of fat because the potatoes soaked it up quicker than they could cook all the way through.

    The only way to really get around this was to boil or microwave them for a couple of minutes first.

    Then I could get away with using less oil because the potatoes would cook faster. 

    overhead of potatoes in white serving bowl with fork next to it

    But even so, I still had to use more oil than the amount needed for this air fryer version.

    Plus, there's no need to boil or microwave the potatoes first when using the air fryer.

    Easy, crispy home fries with less oil...what's not to love? So, let's get to it...

    Ingredients

    • Yukon Gold Potatoes
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Paprika
    • Onion Powder
    • Salt

    How to make home fries in the air fryer - step by step

    First, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Add them to a mixing bowl.

    potato chunks added to mixing bowl

    Combine paprika, onion powder and salt in a small bowl.

    seasonings in a small glass bowl

    Add olive oil and the seasoning mixture to the potatoes and mix until well combined.

    olive oil, paprika, onion powder and salt mixed into the potatoes

    If your air fryer has a separate elevated crisping tray or plate, be sure to insert it. For example, my Ninja air fryer comes with a crisper plate that fits right into the basket.

    Lightly grease the crisper plate or bottom of air fryer basket with olive or avocado oil or non-aerosol, propellant-free spray.

    Then, add the potatoes to the air fryer.

    potatoes added to the air fryer before cooking

    Air fry at 390° F for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are cooked throughout and are browned to your liking, shaking the basket every few minutes to prevent sticking and so that the potatoes cook evenly.

    Potatoes in the air fryer after cooking

    Substitutions

    • Potatoes: You can use russet potatoes instead, but I find the Yukon's flavor to work better for this dish.
    • Oil: You can substitute avocado oil for the extra virgin olive oil.

    What do I serve with breakfast potatoes?

    This side dish pairs perfectly with tofu scramble and a slice of gluten-free toast.

    potatoes on a white plate next to tofu scramble and toast

    You can also serve alongside some tempeh bacon or vegan "eggs" Benedict.

    These potatoes are also super tasty topped with our vegan cheese sauce.

    You can also mix in some sauteed veggies such as spinach or bell peppers.

    How do I store and reheat the leftovers?

    Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    They are best reheated in the air fryer at 350° F until warmed, approximately 5 minutes.

    Alternatively, you can bake them in the oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350° F until heated throughout.

    You can microwave them too, but they will no longer be crispy.

    breakfast potatoes in white serving bowl with fork behind it

    More Air Fryer Potato Recipes

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    • Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
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    5 from 21 votes

    Air Fryer Home Fries

    These air fryer home fries are an easy to make breakfast side dish that's ready in just 15 minutes! Serve these breakfast potatoes alongside your favorite morning main for a hearty and tasty start to your day!
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword air fryer, breakfast, dairy-free, gluten free, potatoes, vegan
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 3 -4
    Calories 160kcal
    Author Sireesha A.

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder (or garlic powder or ¼ teaspoon of each)
    • ¾-1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt, depending on taste
    • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil if preferred, plus more for greasing the air fryer

    Instructions

    • Add potato chunks to a mixing bowl.
    • Combine paprika, onion powder and salt in a small bowl. Add olive oil and the seasoning mixture to the potatoes, and mix until well combined.
    • If your air fryer has a separate elevated crisping tray or plate, be sure to insert it. Lightly grease the crisper plate or bottom of the air fryer basket with olive or avocado oil or non-aerosol, propellant-free spray.
    • Add the potatoes and air fry at 390° F for about 15 minutes *or until potatoes are cooked throughout and are browned to your liking, shaking the basket every few minutes to prevent sticking and so that the potatoes cook evenly. You can also stir around with a silicone spatula if desired. 

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Air Fryer

    Notes

    *Due to variations in air fryers, the potatoes may take a few minutes less or more to brown and cook throughout. 
    Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350° F until warmed, approximately 5 minutes.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Nutrition was calculated based on the recipe yielding 3 servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 6g

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    1. Yahya Abdal-Aziz

      March 01, 2023 at 12:50 am

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious and easy!

      (I'd make a low-salt or no-salt version, however, to suit my dietary needs.)

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        March 02, 2023 at 12:02 pm

        Thanks so much! Yes, they are super easy to make and you can totally leave off the salt if you'd like. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Carol Feiss

      January 30, 2023 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious, best and so easy.

      Reply
    3. Carol Feiss

      January 20, 2023 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      My husband and I made these, so delicious .

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        January 20, 2023 at 5:50 pm

        Thanks so much, Carol! So happy you both enjoyed these home fries! 🙂

        Reply
    4. P.

      January 20, 2023 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      Love detailed instructions and recipe is delicious!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        January 20, 2023 at 4:50 pm

        Thank you so much! Glad you found the instructions helpful and are enjoying the potatoes! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Adam H

      January 20, 2023 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      These came out so AWESOME! Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        January 20, 2023 at 10:04 am

        Thanks so much, Adam! So glad you enjoyed the home fries! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Lori R

      April 17, 2022 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      These are just perfect. I was intimidated to try potatoes in the air fryer for a while. 🙂 So glad I tried this recipe. Thank you, Sherri!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        April 18, 2022 at 4:58 pm

        Thank you so much, Lori! So happy you enjoyed the home fries! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Lorraine

      February 17, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      I followed recipe they were great just weren’t too brown I cooked 3 minutes longer still didn’t brown more I didn’t want to over cook ?‍♀️

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        February 18, 2022 at 8:48 am

        Thanks for sharing that, Lorraine. I am glad they came out good even though they didn't brown too much. I will make a note of that and adjust the cooking time as I think it may be due to variations in air fryers, such as the model and the size. Hope you have a good one! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Cat

      April 27, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      Hi! Do you preheat your air fryer before cooking?

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        April 28, 2021 at 8:17 am

        Hi Cat! You don't always have to preheat the air fryer depending on the recipe. If during testing I find it needs to be preheated I will note that in that particular recipe. This particular recipe does not require the air fryer to be preheated. Hope that helps and have a great day! 🙂

        Reply
        • Karen

          August 11, 2022 at 6:19 pm

          5 stars
          Used ninja food exactly as recipe. No spices since malt vinegar and ketchup added at the end.perfect.

          Reply
          • Sherri Hall

            August 11, 2022 at 7:51 pm

            Thanks Karen! I am so glad you enjoyed the home fries! And I love the idea of the malt vinegar and ketchup...yum! 🙂

            Reply
    9. Amy Barrett

      September 11, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect recipe! Doesn't get any easier! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        September 12, 2020 at 9:50 am

        Thank you so much, Amy! I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe! Hope you enjoy your weekend! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Christie

      March 05, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      These Air Fryer Home Fries sound amazing and I love how they're simple made with a delicious spice mix!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        March 08, 2020 at 2:45 pm

        Thanks so much, Christie! I do love me some potatoes any time of the day! 😉

        Reply

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