Air Fryer Crispy Breakfast Potatoes with Paprika
Make genuinely crispy breakfast potatoes in your air fryer using paprika for flavor and color. Follow these steps for perfectly cooked home fries.
- Prep Time: 35 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast Side
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes.
- Place the potato cubes in a bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain the potatoes completely and then dry them thoroughly using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. This step is crucial for crispiness.
- In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the dried potatoes to the seasoning mixture and toss until every piece is evenly 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 or in a loose layer, avoiding overcrowding. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 15 minutes. Shake the basket well.
- Continue to air fry for another 5 to 10 minutes, checking frequently, until the potatoes are golden brown and very crispy on the outside.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can rinse the potatoes after soaking and dry them again before seasoning.
- Use sweet paprika for color and smoked paprika for depth of flavor.
- Do not skip drying the potatoes; moisture prevents crisping.
- If you prefer a slightly spicier potato, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0