Air Fryer Hash Browns Mar 21, 2023 by Cindy This blog generates income via ads. Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe Shredded frozen potatoes become the most amazing crispy Air Fryer Hashbrowns in under 20 minutes and with only a tablespoon of oil! Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe Contents show 1 Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe 1.1 Ingredients For Air Fryer Hashbrowns 1.2 How to Make Air Fryer Hashbrowns 1.3 Recipe Tips 1.4 What To Serve With Air Fryer Hash Browns 2 FAQs 2.1 Pro Tips 2.2 More Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes 3 Air Fryer Hash Browns 3.1 Equipment 3.2 Ingredients 3.3 Instructions 3.4 Video 3.5 Notes 3.6 Nutrition 3.7 Related Posts 3.7.1 95+ Cosori Air Fryer Recipes 3.7.2 Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes 3.7.3 Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes A homestyle breakfast with a side of crispy hash browns is one of my favorite things to order when I go out for breakfast. Is it even breakfast without a big portion of salty breakfast potatoes on your plate? Maybe, but not for me! Bring your breakfast diner favorite side dish home, and learn how to make crispy shredded hash browns in the air fryer! To make air fryer hash browns, we'll start with a bag of frozen shredded potatoes. Then, with just a tablespoon of oil for 4 servings, these air fryer breakfast potatoes cook up super crispy in about 20 minutes. You will also want to check out our instructions for making Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties! I find the most delicious ones at Trader Joes, and make them all the time. Ingredients For Air Fryer Hashbrowns Frozen Hash Browns - This recipe is designed to perfectly cook frozen shredded hash brown potatoes. You can also cook cubed or southern style frozen hashbrowns using these air fryer instructions, but the cooking time will be a bit longer. Oil - To make the air fryer hash browns really crispy, a single tablespoon of oil is all you'll need! Seasonings - We like to add a bit of salt and pepper, but you can also try other seasonings if you like. If you have any questions about how to make hash browns in the air fryer, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP! How to Make Air Fryer Hashbrowns Add the frozen hash browns to a large bowl, and break up any large clumps of potatoes. Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the hash browns. Toss to coat the potatoes with the oil and seasonings. Add the hash browns to the basket of your air fryer, keeping them in a layer that is no more than an inch deep. Air fry at 380°F/190°C for 15 minutes. Flip the hash browns over and cook an additional 3-5 minutes, until browned and crispy. Serve immediately with your favorite breakfast. These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions for making air fryer hash browns, please see the recipe below. Recipe Tips Keep the Hash Browns Frozen until you're ready to add them to the air fryer. Thawing them will make them wet and mushy! Salt and Pepper are enough to season these shredded potatoes, but you can add any other seasonings that you enjoy! Try garlic or onion powder for a savory boost. You can also reduce the amount of salt if you're watching your sodium intake. Hash browns in air fryer are delicious with ketchup and hot sauce drizzled over them! Flip the hash browns once toward the end of the cooking time. If you prefer your potato shreds more broken apart, you can stir them gently about halfway through as well. A 16-ounce bag of frozen potatoes fit perfectly in my Cosori air fryer. You may need to cook fewer hash browns or cook them in two batches if your machine is smaller. Don't forget about breakfast for dinner! At my house, we sometimes call it "brinner", and cook a big hearty breakfast, including air fryer hash browns, at night. It's perfect for busy weeknights when everyone is starving after their activities. We love to serve this with some delicious sausage balls. What To Serve With Air Fryer Hash Browns Enjoy the perfect air fryer breakfast by pairing crispy air fryer hash browns with your favorite eggs and some crispy air fryer turkey bacon! I'm partial to sunny-side-up fried eggs, but you can serve scrambled eggs, poached eggs, or even air fryer hard boiled eggs. Make yourself a Starbucks copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte and you'll be ready to take on the day. Looking for something different? Try making Bananas and Cream Oatmeal or Blueberry Toast in the morning! These aren't air fryer recipes, but they're super simple and quick. FAQs Should I thaw hash browns before air frying? No, you definitely should NOT thaw the frozen hashbrowns before air frying them. They'll turn mushy if you do. Add them to the basket directly from the freezer. How long do frozen hash browns take in the air fryer? Shredded hashbrowns take about 15-20 minutes to get nice and crispy in the air fryer. You may find that your machine needs a bit less or more time, so keep an eye on the potatoes the first time you make this recipe and adjust if needed. Are air fryer hash browns healthy? Compared to fried potatoes, hash browns made in the air fryer have less oil, so they are a healthy breakfast side dish option! Can you cook raw or fresh hashbrowns in an air fryer? You can find shredded potatoes at the grocery store in the refrigerated section. One brand is "simply potatoes". You can air fry these the same way as frozen potatoes, but they need to be cooked at a lower temperature. To air fry Simply Potatoes, coat them with a small amount of oil and air fry at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking frequently, until crispy. Pro Tips Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you're using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the "air fry" function. Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer's specific ways! More Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes You can cook all of your breakfast favorites in your air fryer! Does your family love salty bacon and sausage with their morning meal? Try our easy instructions for Air Fryer Sausage Patties, or make Bacon in the Air Fryer, mess free! We even have a recipe for Air Fryer Vegan Bacon for you to try! We love to serve these hashbrowns along side some vegan scones! Looking for something a bit healthier? See what Air Fried Oranges are all about. They're delicious with some yogurt. Let the kids cook their toaster faves in the air fryer, and show them how to make Frozen French Toast Sticks in the air fryer and Frozen Waffles in the air fryer. There's More! Mornings just got so much easier! 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Prep Time2 minutes minsCook Time20 minutes minsTotal Time22 minutes mins Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten FreeKeyword: air fryer hash browns Servings: 4 servings Calories: 124kcal Cindy - Air Fryer Eats Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark EquipmentAir fryer Ingredients16 oz frozen hash browns do NOT thaw them!1 tbsp olive oil or other cooking oil½ tsp kosher salt¼ tsp ground black pepper InstructionsAdd the frozen hash browns to a large bowl. Break up any large clumps.Add the oil, salt and black pepper to the hash browns.Toss until the hash browns are coated.Add the hash browns to the basket of your air fryer.Air fry at 380°F/190°C for 15 minutes. Flip the hash browns over and cook an additional 3-5 minutes, until browned and crispy.Serve immediately. Go AD FREE! Video Notes Keep the Hash Browns Frozen until you're ready to add them to the air fryer. Thawing them will make them wet and mushy! Salt and Pepper are enough to season these shredded potatoes, but you can add any other seasonings that you enjoy! Try garlic or onion powder for a savory boost. You can also reduce the amount of salt if you're watching your sodium intake. Flip the hash browns once toward the end of the cooking time. If you prefer your potato shreds more broken apart, you can stir them gently about halfway through as well. A 16-ounce bag of frozen potatoes fit perfectly in my Cosori air fryer. You may need to cook fewer hash browns or cook them in two batches if your machine is smaller. NutritionCalories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg Tired of the ads?Go AD Free - Become part of our Membership community! Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check. Are you looking for MORE air fryer recipes? Let us make that EASY for you! With this ebook bundle, you get oodles and oodles of air fryer recipes at your finger tips! You can even PRINT the recipes! Grab a copy of these air fryer e-cookbooks today! Email us at [email protected] for more information! Related Posts 95+ Cosori Air Fryer Recipes Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes « Air Fryer French FriesFrozen Chicken Breast Air Fryer »
Linda Palmer March 21, 2023 at 7:08 pm Amazing! So easy and time-saving doing them in the air fryer, it means I can concentrate on cooking other parts of the meal and serving up at the same time. I had mine with sausages and egg! Delicious. Thank you so much Reply
Mandy (Team AFE) March 22, 2023 at 8:49 am Hi Linda! I'm so glad you enjoyed the air fryer hash browns! You had me drooling at sausages... Reply
Linda Palmer
Amazing! So easy and time-saving doing them in the air fryer, it means I can concentrate on cooking other parts of the meal and serving up at the same time. I had mine with sausages and egg! Delicious. Thank you so much
Mandy (Team AFE)
Hi Linda! I'm so glad you enjoyed the air fryer hash browns!
You had me drooling at sausages...