Crispy Air Fryer Home Fries

5 from 5 votes

A 20-minute air fryer home fries recipe that takes simple ingredients like Russet potatoes, bell pepper, onions, and seasonings and transforms them into deliciously crispy breakfast potatoes. Smother them in sausage gravy, or serve alongside your favorite omelet. You can’t go wrong!

Prep Time1

Cook Time22

Total Time23

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut into ¾-1 inch cubes
1.5 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sea salt more to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced red pepper
1 tbsp melted ghee use vegan butter for dairy free

Instructions

Toss the cubes potatoes with the olive oil and spices.
Cook at 400 for 15 minutes, shaking/stirring a few times throughout (no need to preheat).
Meanwhile, combine the onion, peppers, and ghee. Add to the air fryer and stir in with the potatoes.
Cook everything for an additional 10-12 minutes, shaking/stirring a couple of times to ensure even browning, or until potatoes are crispy and tender.

Notes

Mary’s Tips & Tricks

Sweet potatoes can be used instead of russet potatoes. You could also try Yukon gold potatoes, baby potatoes, or red potatoes.
Omit the onions and bell peppers if you prefer.
To spice them up, garnish with some crushed red pepper flakes.
Swap the bell pepper, onion, and seasonings for some fresh herbs and minced garlic to make savory rosemary potatoes.

Serving Tips for Air Fryer Home Fries

These get super crispy and are the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes, or for a standalone snack! Eat them for breakfast or brunch, or bring them as a side dish to your next gathering.

Storage Tips

Store leftover breakfast potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. While you can microwave them, they will no longer be crispy.
You can also reheat the breakfast potatoes in a skillet with olive oil or on a baking sheet in the oven, but the air fryer is the quickest method, with minimal cleanup!

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