Hash browns are a classic breakfast comfort food. Golden, crispy, and incredibly satisfying—what’s not to love? Now, with the help of your air fryer, making perfectly crispy hash browns at home has never been simpler.
Enter air fryer hash browns. With this method, you get all that crispy perfection without the oil splatters or soggy texture. In just 15 minutes, you can have restaurant-quality hash browns right from your air fryer, no flipping over a hot stove required.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: From frozen to crispy in just 15 minutes. No preheating required!
- Healthier Than Fried: Using an air fryer means less oil, but all the crispiness.
- Perfect for Any Meal: Great for breakfast, brunch, or even as a dinner side.
- Minimal Cleanup: No oil splatters or greasy pans—your air fryer keeps things neat.
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- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- How to Make Air Fryer Hash Browns
- Expert Tips for Crispy Hash Browns
- Variations
- Serving Suggestions
- Storage and Reheating
- Nutritional Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Pairings and Related Recipes
- Equipment and Kitchen Essentials
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Ingredients
- • 1 lb Frozen Shredded Hash Browns
- • 1/2 tbsp Oil (lightly coat with an oil sprayer)
- • 1/4 tsp Salt
- • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- • 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
Feel free to get creative with seasonings like onion powder or add a sprinkle of cheese.
How to Make Air Fryer Hash Browns
Step 1: Set your air fryer to 370°F.
Place frozen hash browns in the air fryer basket, pressing them into a single, even layer.
Step 2: Season the hash browns with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Lightly spray with oil.
Step 3: Cook for 12 minutes, checking for golden brown color. Break the hash browns into sections, flip, and spray lightly with oil again.
Step 4: Air fry for another 3 minutes, or until they reach your desired crispiness.
Step 5: Serve immediately with your favorite breakfast sides like eggs or bacon.
Expert Tips for Crispy Hash Browns
- Don’t Overcrowd: Keep hash browns in a single layer to ensure even crisping. Overcrowding leads to soggy potatoes.
- Use Frozen Hash Browns: These crisp up better than fresh due to their lower moisture content.
- Flip for Even Cooking: Breaking them into sections and flipping halfway through ensures both sides are crispy.
Variations
- Cheesy Hash Browns: Add shredded cheese during the last couple of minutes in the air fryer.
- Spicy Hash Browns: Sprinkle cayenne or chili powder for some heat.
- Herbed Hash Browns: Add rosemary, thyme, or fresh chives for a flavorful twist.
Serving Suggestions
These crispy air fryer hash browns pair perfectly with:
- Eggs any style (scrambled, fried, or poached)
- Avocado toast
- Bacon or sausage
- Pancakes or waffles for a complete diner-style breakfast.
Looking for something different? Try using these hash browns as a base for a breakfast casserole or breakfast tacos.
Storage and Reheating
- Storage: Keep leftover hash browns in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat hash browns in the air fryer at 350°F for about 5 minutes to restore their crispiness.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 180 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fiber: 2g
Frequently Asked Questions
Hash browns take about 15 minutes to cook in the air fryer at 370°F. Flip them halfway through for even crisping. Cooking times may vary slightly based on your air fryer model.
To heat up frozen hash browns, set your air fryer to 370°F and cook for about 12-15 minutes. Flip them halfway through for the best results.
If your hash browns aren’t getting crispy, it’s likely due to overcrowding or too much moisture. Keep the hash browns in a single layer, and use frozen hash browns for the best results.
The key to great hash browns is removing excess moisture from the potatoes (if using fresh) and cooking them in a single layer to allow the air fryer to circulate heat evenly.
To avoid soggy hash browns, ensure you don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. A light coating of oil also helps them crisp up nicely.
It’s best to cook hash browns frozen in the air fryer. Thawed hash browns tend to release moisture, which can make them soggy instead of crispy.
If you’re making hash browns from fresh potatoes, soaking them helps remove excess starch, which prevents the hash browns from sticking together. Just make sure to dry the potatoes thoroughly before air frying.
Restaurants often use the natural starch in the potatoes to bind them together. Fresh potatoes are rinsed and dried to remove excess moisture, which helps them crisp up while sticking together.
Pairings and Related Recipes
These crispy air fryer hash browns pair perfectly with a variety of meals. Check out these helpful recipes and tips to complement your dish:
- Top 10 Air Fryer Tips Every Beginner Should Know: Perfect your air fryer game with these essential tips!
- Easy Mediterranean Cucumber Salad: A refreshing and healthy side dish that pairs well with any meal.
- Air Fryer Fried Chicken: Crispy, juicy, and ready to impress—this fried chicken is perfect alongside your hash browns.
Equipment and Kitchen Essentials
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Crispy Air Fryer Hash Browns | Quick and Easy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Frozen Shredded Hash Browns
- 1/2 Tablespoon Oil. I use and oil sprayer and lightly coat
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- I do not preheat the air fryer for this recipe.
- Set air fryer temperature to 370° Fahrenheit.
- Place Frozen Hash Browns in the air fryer basket and press down on them to make them an even layer.
- Season hash browns with Salt,Pepper, Garlic and Smoked Paprika.
- Spray with oil to lightly coat.
- Set air fryer time to 15 minutes.
- I check them at about 12 minutes.
- Flip hashbrowns by breaking into squares and gently flipping.
- Once flipped spray with some oil to crisp other side.
- Air fry hashbrowns 3 minutes more.
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