These Breakfast Baby Potatoes are incredibly easy to make! They only require a handful of ingredients, yet they're incredibly flavorful. Make these tasty potatoes alongside your favorite breakfast dishes, like scrambled eggs and avocado toast.
One taste of these breakfast baby potatoes, and you’ll be craving them every time breakfast rolls around! These easy crispy potatoes are simple to make, as they only require two ingredients (not including the seasoning). You can even turn them into make-ahead breakfast potatoes recipe by prepping them beforehand, then air frying them about 20 minutes before the other dishes are ready.
If you have leftover potatoes, consider making one of the following dishes: Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Smashed Potatoes, or Easy Mexican Potatoes.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy – This breakfast baby potatoes recipe requires only a few ingredients.
- Flavorful – I’ve included a breakfast potatoes seasoning in this recipe that adds a bold flavor.
- Versatile – You can adjust the seasoning based on your preferences and the entrees you’re making.
- Makes a filling breakfast – Potatoes help turn breakfast into a more filling meal.
- Great for picky eaters – These crispy breakfast potatoes are picky-eater approved since you can adjust the seasoning.
Ingredients & SUBSTITUTIONS
- Red Potatoes: If you don’t have red potatoes for this breakfast baby potatoes dish, you can also use Yukon gold or russet potatoes. These potatoes are dense, so they hold up better in the air fryer. Quarter or cut into 1-inch pieces if the potatoes are larger before making this breakfast potatoes dish.
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Cayenne Pepper: Omit if you are sensitive to spice. You can also use half the amount listed for a less spicy taste.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make Breakfast Baby Potatoes
Quick Overview
- Combine potatoes, olive oil, and spices in a bowl.
- Toss together.
- Cover the basket with a single layer of potatoes.
- Cook.
- Shake the basket.
- Cook until golden brown.
Step By Step Instructions
Avoid overcrowding the basket, as it will lead to unevenly cooked potatoes.
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, and all the spices. Toss well.
Step 2: Place enough potatoes in the air fryer basket to cover the bottom, but do not overcrowd the basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.
Use a fork to test whether the potatoes are cooked through.
Step 3: Air fry at 400° for about 10-12 minutes.
Step 4: Shake the basket to rotate the potatoes. Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are browned and tender.
Oven Method
If you don't have an air fryer, you can make these breakfast baby potatoes in the oven by doing the following.
- Preheat the oven to 425 F degrees.
- Add the seasoned potatoes to a greased baking dish in a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Flip the potatoes over.
- Cook for another 15 minutes until crispy.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Garnish the potatoes with shredded cheese, a fresh parsley sprig, and hot sauce.
I love serving these breakfast baby potatoes with other breakfast dishes and fresh orange juice. Here are a few ideas:
- Savory Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Muffins
- Brioche French Toast Casserole
- Egg & Sausage Casserole
- Bisquick Sausage Balls
Expert Tips
- Wash and pat dry potatoes. Since red potatoes have a thin skin, you can leave it on for recipes. Because of this, it's important to properly wash the potatoes before consuming them. Ensure they're dry before tossing them in the oil, or you may be serving soggy potatoes.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Overcrowding the air fryer leads to unevenly cooked potatoes. Instead, add the breakfast baby potatoes in one layer. Cook them in batches if you need.
- Adjust the cooking time/temperature if needed. You may need to adjust the temperature or cook time if you have larger or smaller potatoes. Check the crispy roasted potatoes at the 10-minute mark and see how they look. If they are still quite hard, consider leaving them in the air fryer for a few additional minutes.
- Keep warm in the oven at 250. If you aren't eating these homemade breakfast potatoes for a while, keep them warm in the oven at 250F degrees. You can leave air fryer breakfast potatoes in the oven for 1-2 hours. Do not cover the potatoes, which can lead to a soggy dish.
Additions & Variations
- Add onions & bell peppers – You can boost the nutrients of these breakfast baby potatoes by adding onions and bell peppers. Ensure you cut these veggies into even pieces before putting them in the air fryer and making breakfast potatoes with onions.
- Stovetop – These breakfast potatoes are also tasty when made on the stovetop. Follow the same steps as above to prep the potatoes. Then, add them to a preheated pan. Ensure you let the breakfast potatoes (stove top version) cook for a few minutes on each side before flipping. Flipping the roasted breakfast potatoes too early will not allow them to develop a golden, crispy exterior.
Recipe FAQs
Many breakfast foods include potatoes, from skillets to hash browns. Since you can flavor potatoes with nearly any spice, they work well with many recipes.
If you are cooking smaller pieces of potatoes, you can add them directly to a fryer, air fryer, or oven (like these breakfast baby potatoes). Recipes that call for larger chunks of potatoes may also require you to boil the potatoes first. This additional step should not be done on softer potatoes, as they break apart more easily.
Yes, potatoes are great for breakfast. They help create a more filling, satisfying meal.
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Easy Baby Breakfast Potatoes
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds mini red potatoes, halved*
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt*
- ½ teaspoon EACH freshly ground black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried parsley, and cayenne pepper*
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, and all the spices. Toss well.1 ½ pounds mini red potatoes, 2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, ½ teaspoon EACH freshly ground black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried parsley, and cayenne pepper*, 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt*
- Place enough potatoes in the air fryer basket to cover the bottom, but do not overcrowd the basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.
- Air fry at 400° for about 10-12 minutes.
- Shake the basket to rotate the potatoes. Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are browned and tender.
Notes:
- Red Potatoes: If you don’t have red potatoes for this breakfast baby potatoes dish, you can also use Yukon gold or russet potatoes. These potatoes are dense, so they hold up better in the air fryer. Quarter or cut into 1-inch pieces if the potatoes are larger before making this breakfast potatoes dish.
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Cayenne Pepper: Omit if you are sensitive to spice. You can also use half the amount listed for a less spicy taste.
- Wash and pat dry potatoes. Since red potatoes have a thin skin, you can leave it on for recipes. Because of this, it's important to properly wash the potatoes before consuming them. Ensure they're dry before tossing them in the oil, or you may be serving soggy potatoes.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Overcrowding the air fryer leads to unevenly cooked potatoes. Instead, add the breakfast baby potatoes in one layer. Cook them in batches if you need.
- Adjust the cooking time/temperature if needed. You may need to adjust the temperature or cook time if you have larger or smaller potatoes. Check the crispy roasted potatoes at the 10-minute mark and see how they look. If they are still quite hard, consider leaving them in the air fryer for a few additional minutes.
- Keep warm in the oven at 250. If you aren't eating these homemade breakfast potatoes for a while, keep them warm in the oven at 250F degrees. You can leave air fryer breakfast potatoes in the oven for 1-2 hours. Do not cover the potatoes, which can lead to a soggy dish.
My mouth is literally watering. My family would love this.
We made these for brunch and they were amazing!
Glad you enjoyed!
So crispy and delicious!
I love air fryer recipes like this.