These Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are an easy and delicious way to enjoy breakfast potatoes without having to turn on the oven. The air fryer gives them a crispy exterior with a fluffy inside making them the perfect side for any meal!
Potatoes are a breakfast staple in our household, because not only are they easy to make, but they are also filling. If you love potatoes you may also enjoy these Instant Pot Herbed Potatoes.
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Air Fryer Potatoes O’Brien
Potatoes O’Brien is a mixture of diced potatoes, diced onions, and bell peppers. This classic breakfast dish was invented in the 1900’s and has been a staple American breakfast ever since.
Why I Love This Recipe
This air-fried version of potatoes produces a delightfully crispy exterior and a fluffy interior that is sure to please everyone in the family.
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
If you love air fryer potato recipes you may also enjoy this Air Fryer Potato Skins recipe.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious air fryer recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store.
Peppers – You will need bell peppers for this recipe. You can use any color that you prefer.
Potatoes – For this recipe I recommend using russet potatoes as they hold up best.
Oil – I like to use olive oil for the best flavor in this recipe.
Substitutions
Oil: If you don’t have olive oil on hand you can use canola oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil for this recipe.
Potatoes: Idaho potatoes can be used in place of russet potatoes.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can personalize this recipe.
Spicy: Add a little spice to this recipe by adding jalapeno peppers, or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mixture.
Cheesy: If you love cheese you can add some parmesan cheese to the potatoes in the last few minutes of cooking.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a couple of tools to help you make this delicious breakfast recipe.
- air fryer – I used a 6 quart air fryer for this recipe, but you can use any size that you have on hand.
How to Make Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Making these diced potatoes is so simple, just follow the instructions below and you will have a delicious breakfast side dish in no time at all.
Step 1: Seed and dice the peppers
Remove the seeds from the peppers, and then rinse and chop into 1/4”-1/2” pieces. Set them aside.
Step 2: Wash the potatoes
Scrub the potatoes well under cold water.
Step 3: Chop the potatoes
Dice the potatoes into 1/4”-1/2” pieces and then add them to a mixing bowl.
Step 4: Prepare the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 5: Mix the peppers and potatoes
Add the peppers to the diced potatoes and mix.
Step 6: Mix the seasonings
Mix all the spices together in a small bowl.
Step 7: Season the potatoes
Add the spices to the potatoes and toss to coat.
Step 8: Toss the potatoes in oil
Drizzle the potatoes and peppers with olive oil and toss until they are evenly coated.
Step 9: Add the potatoes to the air fryer
Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket and then shake the basket to force the potatoes and peppers to settle.
Step 10: Cook the potatoes
Air fry at 400° for 18 minutes, shake the air fryer basket every 3-4 minutes.
Step 11: Allow the peppers to cool slightly
Once the potatoes and peppers are done, remove them and let them cool for a couple of minutes.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these potatoes alongside other breakfast favorites such as these Bacon and Egg Cups or this Sausage and Bacon Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that your potatoes O’Brien turn out perfectly every time that you make them.
- Make sure to dice the potatoes into small enough pieces, no more than half inch cubes, so that they will cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Use a light hand when seasoning the potatoes. You can always add more, but if you over season them it can be difficult to fix.
- Be sure to shake the air fryer basket every few minutes to make sure that the potatoes cook evenly.
- There is no need to peel these cubes of potatoes, however you could peel them if you prefer.
- You can use yukon golds or even red potatoes, however they may not get as crispy as the russet potatoes.
- Top with your favorite sauces or dips such as hot sauce, ketchup or even ranch dressing.
- Adjust the seasonings to taste, you can use more or less of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- If you are using a small air fryer you may need to cook these potatoes in batches so that you don’t overload the air fryer.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this home fries recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, add the potatoes to an air fryer or oven preheated to 350°F and cook until heated through. You can also heat them in a microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. Reheating in the microwave will result in soft, not crispy potatoes.
Yes, you can freeze these potatoes after they have been cooked. Let them cool completely before transferring them to a freezer safe container or bag. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.
More Potato Recipes
If you like potatoes, give these recipes a try:
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
- Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes
- Crispy Hasselback Potatoes Air Fryer Recipe
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📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 medium bell peppers any color combination
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Remove the seeds from the peppers, and then rinse and chop into 1/4”-1/2” pieces. Set them aside.
- Scrub the potatoes well under cold water.
- Dice the potatoes into 1/4”-1/2” pieces and then add them to a mixing bowl.
- Preheat the Air fryer to 400°F. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Add the peppers to the diced potatoes and mix.
- Mix all the spices together in a small bowl.
- Add the spices to the potatoes and toss to coat.
- Drizzle the potatoes and peppers with olive oil and toss until they are evenly coated.
- Add the potaotes to the air fryer basket and then shake the basket to force the potatoes and peppers to settle.
- Air fry at 400° for 18 minutes, shake the air fryer basket every 3-4 minutes.
- Once the potatoes and peppers are done, remove them and let them cool for a couple of minutes.
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Notes
- Make sure to dice the potatoes into small enough pieces, no more than half inch cubes, so that they will cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Use a light hand when seasoning the potatoes. You can always add more, but if you over season them it can be difficult to fix.
- Be sure to shake the air fryer basket every few minutes to make sure that the potatoes cook evenly.
- There is no need to peel these cubes of potatoes, however you could peel them if you prefer.
- You can use yukon golds or even red potatoes, however they may not get as crispy as the russet potatoes.
- Top with your favorite sauces or dips such as hot sauce, ketchup or even ranch dressing.
- Adjust the seasonings to taste, you can use more or less of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- If you are using a small air fryer you may need to cook these potatoes in batches so that you don’t overload the air fryer.