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Southern Home Fries with Peppers and Onions

A vibrant, flavor-packed dish featuring crispy potatoes, colorful bell peppers, and savory onions, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or chives)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by washing and dicing the Russet potatoes into small cubes. The smaller the cubes, the quicker they will cook.
  2. For extra crispiness, soak the potato cubes in cold water for about 30 minutes, then drain and completely dry them.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the dried potatoes, diced bell pepper, diced onion, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Transfer the potato mixture into the air fryer basket, spreading it evenly. Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
  2. Once the time is up, check if they’re golden brown. If not, give them an additional 3-5 minutes.
  3. Once crispy and cooked through, remove from the air fryer and serve hot. Garnish with freshly chopped herbs if desired.

Notes

You can dice and season your potatoes a day in advance and store them in the fridge until ready to cook for an even quicker meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to a month.