Air Fryer Home Fries

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These are the crispiest air-fryer home fries without all the grease you get from traditional frying. This makes the potatoes inside soft, fluffy, and delicious.

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 151kcal

Author Beth Neels

Cost $2

Equipment

Air Fryer - Cuisinart TOA60

Ingredients

1½ pounds clean skinned potatoes or 3 cups frozen hash browns
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Large dice or cube the potatoes. You can peel them first or leave them unpeeled.
Plunge the potatoes into an ice water bath to remove some to the starch. Soak about five minutes.
Drain. Dry cubes between sheets of paper towels replacing the towels a couple times until the potatoes are dry.
Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle on spices. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
Mix well so all of the potatoes are covered.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry the potatoes for about 6-8 minutes.
Carefully remove and flip the potatoes. Continue cooking for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and they reach your desired crispiness.

Notes

Substitute melted butter or no-stick spray for the olive oil.

If cooking frozen potatoes, they will take an additional couple of minutes to cook.

Optional Spices

You can season the potatoes with any spices you like. Some popular options are garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, rosemary and onion powder.

You can also add chopped red bell pepper and onions to your potatoes, if you'd like.

How to Store Leftovers

Although they are best served fresh, you can store the home fries in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Don't refreeze.

Heat the home fries in the air fryer for about 5 minutes until hot. You can also bake them on a lined baking sheet in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they're hot and crispy again. They are great served in breakfast burritos or frittatas.

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