Air Fryer Hash Browns are a crisp and savory breakfast staple that’s made in 20 minutes with 4 ingredients. This golden brown potato side is a classic that’s even quicker, better and easier in the air fryer.
I love my air fryer for for crispy golden foods like my garlic steak bites air fryer and air fryer zucchini sticks.
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Why this Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe is a Keeper
This recipe is makes extra crispy hash browns that the whole family is going to love. Even the pickiest of eaters are going to devour the crispiest hash browns.
- Crispy and Delicious: Air frying creates crispy hash browns without the need for excessive oil.
- Quick and Easy: It’s a fast and simple recipe perfect for busy mornings. Plus they’re even better than frozen potatoes.
- Customizable: You can easily adapt the recipe to your preferences.
- Healthier Option: Air frying uses less oil than traditional frying.
- Versatile: It can be served for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish.
- Easy Cleanup: Hash browns in an air fryer minimizes mess compared to traditional frying.
- It is delicious: Hash browns are an easy side and a very delicious one.
Can I Use Frozen Hash Browns?
If you would like to use frozen shredded potatoes, go ahead. The air fryer will cook frozen hash browns until they’re nice and crisp. Know that you may need to add a couple minutes to the cook time to be sure the hash browns are cooked.
Pro Tip for a Crispy Air Fryer Hash Brown
Drying your potatoes thoroughly is so important in achieving that crispy outer texture. Any residual moisture can lead to steaming instead of frying.
Ingredient Notes and Variation Suggestions for this Air Fryer Recipe
This air-fryer hash browns recipe is so versatile. I like to experiment with flavors by using different ingredients.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Potatoes: For this recipe, you will need 2 Russet potatoes.
- Potato Variations: Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes.
- Vegetable Variations: Add bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Spice Variations: Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, or garlic powder.
- Herb Variations: Use fresh or dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, or parsley.
- Cheese Variations: Add cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack cheese to the air fried hash.
- Meat Variations: Add cooked bacon, sausage, or ham.
Special Equipment Needed to Make Hash Browns
Sometimes there’s a step that can go much faster with the right piece of kitchen equipment.
- Air Fryer: An air fryer can effectively turn frozen shredded hash browns into the crispiest potatoes in just a few minutes.
How to Make Hash Brown Patties in the Air Fryer
This hash browns in air fryer recipe comes together in 4 easy to follow steps. This way to cook fried hash browns is so good, I love to make homemade hash browns for breakfast.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Peel and Shred Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and carefully use a cheese grater to shred them.
- Squeeze Moisture Out: Place the hash browns in the middle of 4 layers of paper towels. Bring the sides and corners together and twist until all the moisture releases.
- Season Potatoes: Add potatoes to a bowl, and gently stir in the oil, salt and pepper. Place hash browns in a single layer in the air fryer.
4. Cook the Hash Browns: Cook hash browns at 370℉ until golden brown and crispy.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Hash Browns in the Air Fryer
Preparing ingredients ahead of time can help to save time and kitchen space when it comes to making the recipe.
- Shred Potatoes: Shred your potatoes ahead of time. Store them in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning. Drain and pat them thoroughly dry before cooking.
- Seasoning Mix: Mix your dry seasonings ahead of time in a small bowl.
- Onion and Pepper Prep: Chop onions and peppers ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for the tops of the hash browns.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Air Fryer Has Brown Patties
- Storing: Store leftover hash browns in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can also store hash browns in the freezer.
- Reheating: Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees, and reheat hash browns. Add hash browns in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy leftovers with air fryer eggs or air fryer bacon.
Common Questions About This Easy Air Fryer Recipe
If you don’t have an air fryer, you could also cook hash browns on the stove. Pan fry them to make sure they get crispy.
Not necessarily. If you prepare the shredded hash browns ahead of time, you will need to store them in a bowl of water to ensure they don’t brown.
Yes, air fryer sweet potatoes are also absolutely delicious.
Be sure to add enough oil to the potatoes to make air fryer hash browns without sticking.
Expert Tips for Making Extra Crispy Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties Recipe
- Dry Potatoes Thoroughly: This is the most crucial step for crispy hash browns. Use paper towels to pat them dry.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: A preheated air fryer ensures even cooking and crisping, perfect to make frozen hash browns patties in.
- Use Enough Oil: A light coating of oil is essential for browning and crisping.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Cook in batches if necessary to allow for proper air circulation.
- Flip and Toss: Flip or toss the hash browns halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Season Well: Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices.
- Use a Metal Spatula: A metal spatula is great for scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Use Parchment Paper: Parchment paper with pre made holes can help with cleanup.
- Serve With: Serve with other air fryer breakfast foods like Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs, Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls or air fryer french toast.
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Ingredients
- 2 Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil, or olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel your potatoes. Carefully use a cheese grater to grate your potatoes.
- Place all of your grated potato in the middle of about 4 layers of paper towels, or a clean dish cloth. Bring the sides and corners together over the grated potato. Twist until moisture from the potato release. Continue to twist out moisture until no more moisture releases.
- Add your grated potato to a bowl, and gently stir in the oil and salt, and pepper.
- Add your grated potato to your air fryer.
- Cook your hash browns at 370℉ for 7 minutes, shaking at the halfway mark.
Christina’s Notes
- Dry Potatoes Thoroughly: This is the most crucial step for crispy hash browns. Use paper towels to pat them dry.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: A preheated air fryer ensures even cooking and crisping, perfect to make frozen hash browns patties in.
- Use Enough Oil: A light coating of oil is essential for browning and crisping.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Cook in batches if necessary to allow for proper air circulation.
- Flip and Toss: Flip or toss the hash browns halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Season Well: Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices.
- Use a Metal Spatula: A metal spatula is great for scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Use Parchment Paper: Parchment paper with pre made holes can help with cleanup.
- Serve With: Serve with other air fryer breakfast foods like Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs, Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls or air fryer french toast.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing hash browns recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious!
Crispy and not greasy!