Packed with flavor and just the right amount of crisp, these easy Vegan Breakfast Potatoes will change your morning potato game for good. Seriously, these potatoes are SO. GOOD. They’re seasoned with Homemade Taco Seasoning, and they’re so easy to make you’ll want to have them on hand all the time! These potatoes can be made in the oven or air fryer.
For more easy vegan potato recipes, try these Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes or the best ever Vegan Creamy Mashed Potatoes.
For more vegan breakfast side dishes, try this Smoky Maple Tempeh Bacon or this Vegan Chia Seed Pudding.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- So easy – Just toss all the ingredients into a bowl and mix! These potatoes are ready for your breakfast table in less than an hour.
- Customizable – You can either use store-bought taco seasoning or follow my homemade taco seasoning recipe. The advantage of using homemade is that you can adjust the flavors and heat to your liking. Or swap for any other spices that you love.
- Perfect leftovers – These potatoes store and reheat very well, so they’re a great option to make ahead and portion out each morning for a quick and easy breakfast side.
- Simple ingredients – Potatoes, oil, and spices. That’s it.
- Meal prep – Make a double batch and you’ll have a base for your breakfast meal prep all week!
Ingredient List
- Baby Potatoes – Baby potatoes have a more tender skin and require less chopping to get to bite-sized pieces. Swap for yukon gold potatoes if you can’t find baby.
- Olive oil – Any oil or cooking spray will work here, I just prefer to use olive oil.
- Taco seasoning – Feel free to mix up the spices here!
Helpful Equipment
In addition to measuring cups and spoons, the following equipment is helpful for this recipe:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
How to Make Vegan Breakfast Potatoes
Below are detailed step-by-step instructions for how to make this full recipe, including photographs. For the quick version, skip ahead to the recipe card below!
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. I do not advise using a silicone baking mat for this recipe, as most are not approved for temps over 400°F.
Prep the Potatoes
Wash the baby potatoes and pat them dry with a towel.
Tip: If you want to make these breakfast potatoes with no oil, skip this step! The extra moisture from the water will help the spices stick to the potatoes without the oil.
Using a large chef’s knife, chop the potatoes into about 1/2-inch cubes, as shown below.
Season the Potatoes
Once chopped, toss all of the baby potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add in the olive oil and the spices and mix thoroughly until all pieces of potato are evenly coated.
Spread the potatoes in an even layer onto a large parchment-lined baking sheet.
Tip: Use a larger baking sheet than you think you need to give the potatoes some extra space. They will cook faster this way.
Time to Roast
Oven Method
Place the potatoes in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-50 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender, golden brown, and crispy around the edges.
Air Fryer Method
Place the potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes. Check them for fork-tenderness every 15 minutes or so, and stir them at that same time.
Top with some flaky sea salt or fresh herbs. Serve and enjoy!
Ways to Serve
- These potatoes make a perfect base for a vegan hash or breakfast scramble with some tofu, vegan egg, beans, or even just loads of veggies.
- Serve them on the side of a vegan omelet or vegan quiche.
- Throw them in a tortilla for some crispy tacos with vegan cheese sauce and corn salsa.
Variations
- Sprinkle with nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan for a cheesy flavor.
How to Store
- Fridge: These potatoes store well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Reheat: Reheat in 30-second increments in the microwave or for 2-3 minutes in the air fryer at 350°F for a crispier texture.
More Tips
- Not Vegan? Serve these with melted cheese, or use melted butter instead of oil to coat the potatoes with the spices.
- Want Oil-free Potatoes? Skip the patting-dry step after washing the potatoes to give them more moisture for the spices to stick to.
FAQ
Yes! They’d be delicious with red potatoes or even sweet potatoes. Just note that the cooking times will change.
Absolutely! You could go as simple as salt and black pepper or use more unique flavors like curry powder or garam masala. Get creative!
Baby potatoes have very tender skin that does not get tough or chewy when cooked. The skin helps the potatoes get crispy, but if you prefer to remove the potato skins and don’t mind the extra steps, that is fine too!
Vegan Southwest Breakfast Potatoes
Equipment
- Parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash your baby potatoes and pat dry with a towel.
- Chop the potatoes into about 1/2-inch cubes and toss them into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the olive oil and taco seasoning to the mixing bowl and mix until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not use a silicone baking mat for this recipe. Most are not safe over 400 degrees.
- For breakfast potatoes with no oil, do not pat the potatoes dry after washing them! The extra moisture from the water will help the spices stick to the potatoes without the oil.
- Use a larger baking sheet to give the potatoes some extra space. They will cook faster this way.
- Not Vegan? Serve these with melted cheese, use melted butter instead of oil to coat the potatoes with the spices.
Nutrition
Please note, while all ingredients used in this recipe have been verified to be vegan and free of applicable allergens at the time of recipe creation, different brands may differ in their ingredients or processing procedures and may change their ingredients at any time. For some recipes, I do include ingredients that are processed in a facility that processes other allergens. Please make sure to check the ingredients and processing procedures for your specific purchases to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
Last Updated on June 10, 2025
These are my go-to easy breakfast potatoes! So yummy!