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!

Easy Air Fryer Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups russet potatoes peeled and diced
- ½ tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- a pinch pepper
Instructions
- Peel, wash and dice the potatoes in about 1 inch pieces. Make sure they are dried well after washing.
- Mix the spices together: onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Add the avocado oil to the potatoes and mix in. Add the spices and mix well so every potato piece is coated.
- 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!
Mikaël says
Very good and very easy to make !
Priscilla says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!