Air Fryer Hash Browns

Published: Apr 17, 2023 by Dina

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These Air Fryer Hash Browns are savory, simple, and so delicious. Made in an air fryer, they have all the great flavor you love in hash browns with none of the grease.

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Plate of Air Fryer Hash Browns with ketchup and berries nearby.

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Recipe Details

I love this recipe for Air Fryer Hash Browns because it’s a healthy spin on a breakfast favorite. It’s easy to make and doesn’t sacrifice any of the amazing flavors or texture.

TASTE: Slightly salty and deliciously savory, these Air Fryer Hash Browns are scrumptious. The flavor of the potatoes really comes through.
TEXTURE: The air fryer gets these hash brown so crispy. They have a little crunch while still being tender.
TIME: This dish takes about 20 minutes to make.
EASE: It is so easy to throw this recipe together. I’ll will show you how to make crispy hash browns that your family will love.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients for Air Fryer Hash Browns: hash browns, olive oil mister, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Ingredient Notes

Shredded hash browns- These frozen potato shreds are perfect for hash browns. You can use any brand you like.
Olive oil mister- This sprays oil on the hash browns to help the seasonings adhere and also help brown the potatoes as they cook. This mister minimizes the amount of oil used to keep this dish healthy.
Seasonings- We’ll be using Garlic powder, Paprika, Salt, and Black pepper to add extra flavor to these hash browns.

Add-ins and Substitutions

Use another type of potato- You can also use hash brown patties or diced potatoes in your air fryer for a slightly different dish.
Substitute other seasonings- Try this recipe with other seasonings, such as onion powder, chili powder, or cumin.
Substitute butter for oil- If you prefer to make this with butter, you can use melted butter in place of the oil. Just use it sparingly to avoid greasy hash browns.
Use fresh potatoes- You can use fresh potatoes for this, but you will need to shred and soak them in cold water to get rid of the starch that will make them gummy.

How to Make Air Fryer Hash Browns

Preheat. Preheat your air fryer to 370°F.
Season the hash browns. Spread the frozen hash browns onto the bottom of your basket air fryer. Then add the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil spray.
Cook them. Cook the seasoned hash browns for about 18 minutes, making sure to toss and flip every 5 minutes.
Transfer to a serving plate in season with any additional salt if needed.

Pro Tip: Spray a few good mists over the potatoes to ensure they’re covered. This helps them get all golden and crispy.

Steps to make Air Fryer Hash Browns: mist the hash browns with oil and then season them with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and then air fry them.

Recipe Tips

Preheat the air fryer- It’s important to get the air fryer to temp before adding the hash browns. If they cook at too low a temperature, they will steam rather than fry.
Use an oil mister or spray oil- This method of oiling the potatoes ensures full coverage without drenching the potatoes in oil.
Oil the hash browns before seasoning- Doing this before and after the seasoning helps the spices to adhere to the hash browns, as well as give them a golden brown color when cooked.
Make them to your preferred doneness- To make them extra crispy, shake them around pretty well every 5 minutes. If you prefer them a bit softer, then gently flip them with a spatula instead.

FAQs

Can you cook not frozen hash browns in an air fryer?

Air fryers are great for cooking frozen hash browns without thawing them. But if you have already thawed them, then you can still cook them in the air fryer. Just shorten the cook time.

Can I put shredded browns in the air fryer?

Yes, you can cook shredded hash browns in an air fryer. If they are frozen, then just air fry them for 18 minutes at 370°F, tossing every 5 minutes to avoid burning.

Air Fryer Hash Browns on a plate with ketchup and berries nearby.

Serving Suggestions

This Air Fryer Hash Browns recipe is so simple and delicious. It adds a savory note to your breakfast buffet and can be served with lots of other favorites.

Meats: Serve these hash browns with some Crispy Air Fryer Bacon, Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, ham, or Canadian bacon.
Pancakes: Pair this potato dish with some Buttermilk Pancakes, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Almond Flour Pancakes (gluten-free), or a German Pancake (VIDEO).
Eggs: Enjoy this side with Quiche Lorraine, Easy Poached Eggs with Caramelized Onions, Shakshuka, or Eggs Benedict.
Muffins: Serve these Air Fryer Hash Browns with Blueberry Muffins (VIDEO), Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (VIDEO), or Cinnamon Apple Muffins (VIDEO).

Make This Recipe in Advance

Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Just reheat the hash browns in the air fryer for about 10 minutes, or until crispy and hot.

Storing: Store these Air Fryer Hash Browns in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze: You can freeze these hash browns once they have cooled. Keep them in a freezer-safe container and reheat in the air fryer directly from the freezer.

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Full Recipe Instructions

These Air Fryer Hash Browns are savory, simple, and so delicious. Made in an air fryer, they have all the great flavor you love in hash browns with none of the grease.

Print Pin Rate

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 21 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 95kcal

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 370°F.
spread the frozen hash browns onto the bottom of your basket air fryer. Then add the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil spray. Spray a few good mists over the potatoes to ensure that they all get gold and crispy.
Cook for about 18 minutes making sure to toss and flip every 5 minutes. Tip: to make them extra crispy. Shake them around pretty well every 5 minutes. If you prefer them to have a little bit of softness, then gently flip them with a spatula instead.
Transfer to a serving plate and season with any additional salt if needed.

Notes

- Preheat the air fryer- It’s important to get the air fryer to temp before adding the hash browns. If they cook at too low a temperature, they will steam rather than fry.

- Use an oil mister or spray oil- This method of oiling the potatoes ensures full coverage without drenching the potatoes in oil.

- Oil the hash browns before seasoning- Doing this before and after the seasoning helps the spices to adhere to the hash browns, as well as give them a golden brown color when cooked.

- Make them to your preferred doneness- To make them extra crispy, shake them around pretty well every 5 minutes. If you prefer them a bit softer, then gently flip them with a spatula instead.

Nutrition

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