Crispy Air Fryer Hash Browns
A quick and easy recipe for golden, crispy hash browns made in the air fryer with minimal oil and effort. Perfect for breakfast or brunch with a tender inside and crunchy outside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1.3 lbs / 600g)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Peel 2 large Russet potatoes and shred them using a box grater or food processor to yield about 3 cups (300g) of shredded potato.
- Place the shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and twist tightly to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Transfer the dried shredded potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive or avocado oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and if desired, ½ teaspoon onion powder and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Form the potato mixture into flat patties about 3 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick, using roughly ⅓ cup (50g) per patty. Avoid overcrowding.
- Place the patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 5-6 minutes), until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately hot and crispy. Keep any additional batches warm in a low oven at 200°F (95°C) if needed.
Notes
Squeezing out excess moisture from shredded potatoes is crucial to avoid soggy hash browns. Preheat the air fryer for best crispiness. Flip hash browns halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. Avoid overcrowding the basket to allow proper airflow. For extra crispy edges, add 1-2 minutes more cooking time but watch closely to prevent burning. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer at 375°F for 4-5 minutes. Do not microwave to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1-2 hash brown
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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