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Air fryer hash browns

Meenakshi
This is a complete guide to making hash browns in an air fryer. Be it the shredded hash browns or the hash brown patties. Not just the frozen hash browns, we will also discuss how to make homemade hash browns using an air fryer. They turn out super crispy and delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for making frozen shredded hash browns in air fryer

  • A pack of frozen hash browns
  • 2 teaspoon of vegetable oil or cooking spray
  • Seasoning of your choice

Ingredients for making homemade shredded hash browns in air fryer

  • 3 medium Russets potatoes
  • 2 teaspoon of vegetable oil or cooking spray
  • Seasoning of your choice

Ingredients for making frozen hash brown patties in air fryer

  • 5-6 frozen hash brown patties (more or less depending on the size of your basket)
  • 2 teaspoon of vegetable oil or cooking spray
  • Seasoning of your choice

Ingredients for making homemade hash brown patties in air fryer

  • 3 medium Russets potatoes
  • 2 teaspoon of vegetable oil or cooking spray
  • Seasoning of your choice (I used salt, pepper, and garlic powder)

Instructions
 

Instructions for making frozen shredded hash browns in air fryer

  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and then put the frozen hash browns in the basket.
  • Take care to spread them evenly and make a thin layer. Then, spray them cooking oil if you want. (optional)
  • Set the air fryer temperature to 370 0F and air fry them for 10-12 minutes or until done.
  • Do not forget to flip them for even cooking on all sides. Also, the ones at the corners cook faster so, halfway the cooking time, move them towards center and the ones at the center toward the corners.
  • When done, transfer them into a plate. Some might have gone under the air fryer basket, so remove the basket rack and collect all the hash browns. Season them and serve!

Instructions for making homemade shredded hash browns in air fryer

  • Wash and feel some starchy potatoes ( Russet or Idaho). Use the largest holes of the shredder to shred the potatoes.
  • Squeeze out the excess moisture from the shredded potatoes.
  • Then, put them on a parchment paper and press them into a rough large patty. Then spray the air fryer basket with vegetable oil or olive oil.
  • Gently flip the parchment paper into the air fryer basket. Spray them with oil.
  • Now set the air fryer temperature to 370 0F and cook the hash brown for 10-12 minutes.
  • Halfway through the cooking time, flip them using a spatula and continue cooking till fully done.
  • The exact time required will depend on the quantity of hash browns and the size of the air fryer basket.
  • When done, transfer them into a plate. Some might have gone under the air fryer basket, so remove the basket rack and collect all the hash browns. Season and serve !

Instructions for making frozen hash brown patties in air fryer

  • Start by greasing the basket of the air fryer. Then place the frozen patties in the basket.
  • Depending on the size of your basket place the frozen hash brown patties in it while keeping adequate space to allow circulation of air.
  • They spray the patties with some cooking oil. Then air fry them at 400 0F for 8- 10 minutes.
  • At 4 minutes of cook time, flip the patties to ensure even cooking on both sides. (I cook mine for 10 minutes as I like them super crisp and brown.) Pull out the basket at 8 minutes to check if it needs to cook more or not to suit your liking.

Instructions for making homemade hash brown patties in air fryer

  • Wash, peel, and grate the potatoes. Collect the grated potatoes in a cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess moisture. Then add the seasonings, mix, and press the potatoes in a greased small loaf pan that can fit into the air fryer basket.
  • Place the pan in the air fryer and air fry at 400 0F for 5 minutes. Now air fry them by putting them in the air fryer.
  • Then, remove the pan and flip it to remove the big potato patty on a wooden board. Then, using a knife cut it into equal pieces.
  • They would take about 10 minutes at 400 0F. Do not forget to spray them with some cooking oil for the best results.
  • Flip them using a non-metal spatula halfway through the cooking time.
  • When done, remove them into a plate and serve as a side along with your favorite sauce.

Notes

  •  Do not bother to defrost frozen hash browns, they are better this way. 
  • Place the frozen shredded hash browns or the patties in the air fryer in a single layer. Never overcrowd or overlap the frozen food in an air fryer. The air fryer frozen hash browns will turn out soggy if overlapped.
  • Spread them evenly in the air fryer basket. Try to keep them in a thin and even layer for thorough and uniform cooking. This is to ensure that you get the crispiest hash browns.
  • Depending on the type of air fryer you use, there will a differential of 1-2 minutes. And these minutes do make a crucial difference in the final air fried food. Open the basket at 12 minutes to check how much more time they need.
  • Do not forget to flip or rotate the hash brown patties halfway through the cooking time. This ensures even air frying on both sides.
  • Adding oil is optional. You can cook frozen fries without oil.
  • Use an air fryer silicon mat if hash browns are falling into the base of the basket.

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal
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