Easy Air Fryer Potatoes

I have been making these easy air fryer potatoes for years, they are so delicious. My husband calls them "little crispy bites of happiness" haha! They only have a few ingredients and cook in less than 15min! I adore making them for a savory breakfast but you can make them as a side for any meal! This is one of my favorite recipes and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

I make these potatoes multiple times a week, I usually enjoy them for breakfast with poached eggs, avocado, tomatoes and my restaurant style salsa! I call it the "Priscilla Special"! But they are very versatile and are great as a side dish for any lunches or dinners!

Ingredients

• Russet Potatoes, about 2 cups which is 1really large potato or 2 medium. Peeled and diced in 1inch pieces.
• ½ teaspoon of onion powder
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon of smoked paprika
• ½ Tablespoon of avocado oil
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• a pinch of pepper

How to make Air Fryer Potatoes

Step one: wash, peel and dice the potatoes in about 1 inch pieces. Make sure they are dried well after washing.

Step two: mix the spices together: onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.

Step three: add the avocado oil to the potato and mix in in. Add the spices and mix well so every potato piece is coated.

Step four: add the potatoes to your air fryer set at 400 degrees. Depending on your air fryer the cooking will take 12-16 min for a perfect crispy potato on the outside and soft on the inside. Important: you will need to open the air fryer every 4-5 min and give the potatoes a quick shake before continuing cooking. When ready, transfer to a bowl and add a pinch of salt! Enjoy!

Tips

Doubling the recipe

→ Depending on the size of your air fryer, if you double or triple the recipe, I would recommend to cook in batches. If you overcrowd the air fryer the potatoes will not get as crispy! 

Can I use the leftover potatoes?

→ Yes but they will lose their crispiness. You can reheat them in the air fryer for about 5 min or in a pan on medium heat. They are definitely better fresh which is why the recipe is written for a smaller serving size but I use leftovers in scrambled eggs for example, my husband even puts them in burritos.

Can I use a different kind of potatoes?

→ Yes definitely, Yukon gold or mini potatoes (no need to peel those) work great too but I have a preference for russet potatoes for this recipe. You can even use sweet potatoes or Japanese yams. They will not get as crispy but they will taste delicious!