Name: Air Fryer Home Fries with Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1½ pounds russet potatoes ((about 3 medium) peeled if desired and cut into evenly sized cubes); 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste); ½ cup diced onions ((yellow, white, or red))

Air fryer home fries are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika. Made with russet potatoes and onion, they cook with just a tablespoon of olive oil and don't need to be soaked first.

The key is giving the potatoes a head start before adding the onion. After 10 minutes at 400°F, the onion goes in and the temperature comes down to 350°F so everything can finish cooking and browning together.

Serve these easy breakfast potatoes with silken tofu scramble for a simple breakfast or brunch, or enjoy them as a side dish any time of day.

Ingredient info: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

Home fries and a spoon in a shallow serving bowl with a blue patterned napkin in the background.

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Thanks so much for the recipe. Paprika and garlic were the perfection spice additions to bring these home fries to the next level!

- Crysti

Ingredients

Russet potatoes: As with my air fried hand cut french fries, russet potatoes work especially well here because of their starchy texture. Peel them or leave the skins on, whichever you prefer. Cutting them into evenly sized cubes will help them cook at the same rate.
Onion: Yellow, white, or red onions all work. Adding it after the potatoes have cooked for 10 minutes keeps it from getting too dark before the potatoes are done.
Smoked paprika: This adds a subtle smoky flavor without making the potatoes spicy. Regular paprika can also be used.

Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.

How to make air fryer home fries

Collage of 4 numbered images showing how to make this recipe: Seasoning the potatoes, air frying the potatoes, adding diced onions, and the finished home fries in the air fryer basket.

Toss the potato cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
Air fry the potatoes first to give them a head start.
Add the diced onion and shake the basket or toss everything together on the tray.
Reduce the temperature and continue air frying until the potatoes are browned and crispy on the outside and tender inside.

Amy's tip

Cut the potatoes into similar-sized cubes so they cook evenly. And if you're using a smaller air fryer basket and the potatoes are piled too deeply, cook them in batches for better browning.

Serving suggestions

Home fries on a plate with tofu scramble and avocado and tomato slices.

These home fries are especially good with tofu scramble, sliced avocado, and tomatoes for a savory breakfast or brunch. You can also tuck them into breakfast burritos or serve them alongside sandwiches later in the day.

For another flavorful way to make potatoes in your air fryer, try my vegan pesto roasted potatoes next.

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Love and Veggies,

Amy