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Crispy browned potatoes and onions fresh from the air fryer and garnished with chopped parsley.

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes and Onions

These crispy air fryer breakfast potatoes and onions are golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for busy mornings. Serve them with eggs, tuck them into breakfast burritos, or use them in make-ahead breakfast bowls.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Recipe from: Deanne Frieders | This Farm Girl Cooks

Ingredients

  • 3 russet potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 medium yellow onions chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
  • Place 3 russet potatoes (cubed) and 2 medium yellow onions (chopped) in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
  • Sprinkle the 1 teaspoon salt, ⅓ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder over the potatoes and onions. Toss again until everything is evenly coated.
  • Transfer the potatoes and onions to the air fryer basket in an even layer.
  • Cook at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even browning.
  • The potatoes are done when they are crispy on the outside and fork tender on the inside.
    Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Farm Girl Tips

  • Cut the potatoes into evenly sized cubes so they cook evenly.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or the potatoes may steam instead of crisp.
  • Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your potato cubes and your air fryer model.
  • These breakfast potatoes are perfect for breakfast bowls, breakfast burritos, or serving alongside eggs and bacon.

Mix it up:

Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes: Sprinkle shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese over the potatoes during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Spicy Breakfast Potatoes: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
Bacon Breakfast Potatoes: Top with crumbled cooked bacon before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
Reheat in the air fryer for 3–5 minutes to restore crispiness.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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