Take hash browns out of the freezer and throw them into your air fryer for an ideal breakfast side or dinner side dish. These air fryer hash browns are EASY.
Why This Recipe Works
Hash browns are the perfect little potato-y food, am I right?! They are the perfect side dish for any meal and they’re totally acceptable breakfast fare, as well. Plus, they are just plain delicious!
Let me ask you this! Do you slather your with ketchup? Or enjoy them without?
Either way, I have a cooking hack that I’d love to share with you today. Purchase a big package of frozen hash browns the next time you’re at the store. The next time you are in need of a quick and easy potato side, throw a few into your air fryer and let it do all the heavy lifting for you.
I feel like everyone needs more easy breakfast recipes in their life, so I hope this adds ease to your weeks!
Recipe Ingredients
Frozen hash browns – This is the only ingredient necessary, making this the easiest potato side dish to prepare. No thawing necessary! Straight from the freezer to air frying.
How To Make Air Fryer Hashbrowns – 2 Easy Steps
Step 1
Add a single layer of hash browns to an air fryer basket or the inner pot of a pressure air fryer.
Cook at 375 degrees F for 6 minutes. Toss and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 2
At the end of the cook time, use tongs or a spatula to remove from the air fryer. If using oil, lay down a few layers of paper towels and toss the potatoes over the top in order to remove any extra oil. Transfer prepared hash browns to a serving plate and serve alongside your favorite meal.
Recipe Notes
- For crispy air fryer hash browns, add a couple of minutes to the overall cook time. For less crispy potatoes, decrease cook time by 1-3 minutes.
- For best results, add a little oil (olive or vegetable oil) or cooking spray before cooking. Use an olive oil spray bottle to add flavor while using less oil.
- Layer no more than 1 inch deep, trying to keep in as even of a layer as possible.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or onion powder, salt and black pepper before cooking.
- This recipe works perfectly with shredded frozen sweet potatoes, too!
- Individual patties (vs shredded) will work, as well. Place frozen patties in a single layer and follow same cooking time suggestions.
- To make this recipe from scratch, shred russet potatoes and add to a large bowl with oil and seasonings of your choice. Give it a good stir and place shredded potatoes in a single layer and cook at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes, toss and cook an additional 5 minutes.
What To Serve With Hash Browns
Hash browns are one of the most versatile foods on the planet. They can be served across all meals throughout the day. Check out this roundup of ideas for what to serve with hash browns so you can make your next breakfast, brunch or dinner complete!
Perfect Toppings
- Hot sauce
- Ketchup
- Crumbled cooked bacon
- Scrambled eggs
- Shredded cheddar cheese
FAQ About Hash Browns
Potatoes are naturally gluten free and they are the main ingredient in hash browns. However, some varieties may contain wheat, so check the nutritional label before purchasing.
Hash browns are a food that aligns with a vegan diet, typically containing potatoes, onions and spices.
Hash browns typically only contain potatoes, onions and spices, making them a healthy food as long as they are not fried or doused in oil.
Yes, hashbrowns can definitely be cooked in an air fryer. Add a layer of hash browns to an air fryer basket or the inner pot of a pressure air fryer. Cook at 375 degrees F for 6 minutes. Toss and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
Hashbrowns may be safely refrozen after thawing. They should not be left at room temperature for more than a few hours or in the fridge for more than 2 days.
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Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 30 oz hash brown potatoes frozen
Instructions
- Add a single layer of hash browns to an air fryer basket or the inner pot of a pressure air fryer.
- Cook at 375 degrees F for 6 minutes. Toss and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
- At the end of the cook time, use tongs or a spatula to remove from the air fryer. Repeat process with remaining hash browns.
- If using oil, lay down a few layers of paper towels and toss the potatoes over the top in order to remove any extra oil. Transfer prepared hash browns to a serving plate and serve alongside your favorite meal.
Notes
- For crispy air fryer hash browns, add a couple of minutes to the overall cook time. For less crispy potatoes, decrease cook time by 1-3 minutes.
- For best results, add a little oil (olive or vegetable oil) or cooking spray before cooking. Use an olive oil spray bottle to add flavor while using less oil.
- Layer no more than 1 inch deep, trying to keep in as even of a layer as possible.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or onion powder, salt and black pepper before cooking.
- This recipe works perfectly with shredded frozen sweet potatoes, too!
- Individual patties (vs shredded) will work, as well. Place frozen patties in a single layer and follow same cooking time suggestions.
- To make this recipe from scratch, shred russet potatoes and add to a large bowl with oil and seasonings of your choice. Give it a good stir and place shredded potatoes in a single layer and cook at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes, toss and cook an additional 5 minutes.
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