Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, 1/2-inch dice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Crispy air-fried diced potatoes piled with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and green onions for a hearty morning side or standalone breakfast.

35 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes, 1/2-inch dice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
2

Pat 2 lbs 1/2-inch dice russet potatoes dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss them with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
3

Arrange the seasoned potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, then shake the basket and cook for 8 to 10 more minutes until golden brown and crispy.
4

Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish or leave them in the basket. Immediately scatter 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the hot potatoes and let it melt for 1 minute.
5

Top with 1/4 cup sour cream and sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve right away.

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Questions

What temperature does Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes cook at?

For Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes, the air fryer is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 3. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time.

What should Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until evenly coated. Step 3: cook until golden brown and crispy.

Why pat it dry first in Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes?

Step 2 reads: "Pat 2 lbs 1/2-inch dice russet potatoes dry with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 2 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Can I make Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes is 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Air Fryer Loaded Breakfast Potatoes within two hours and eat it within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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