Imagine biting into a hashbrown so perfectly crisp that it shatters with a satisfying crunch, revealing a tender, potato-filled interior that melts in your mouth. Forget soggy, greasy restaurant hashbrowns – with this air fryer method, you'll transform ordinary frozen patties into a breakfast masterpiece that will have everyone begging for your secret. In just 20 minutes, you'll create restaurant-quality hashbrowns right in your own kitchen, without the mess and excess oil of traditional cooking methods.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 frozen hashbrown patties
- Cooking spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the frozen hashbrown patties from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to slightly thaw.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C). This ensures even and crispy cooking of the hashbrown patties.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote a crisp exterior.
- Arrange the frozen hashbrown patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Spray the top of the hashbrown patties with cooking spray to help achieve a golden, crispy surface.
- Cook the patties in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking time to ensure even browning.
- Check the patties at the 12-minute mark for desired crispiness. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
- Once golden brown and crispy, carefully remove the hashbrown patties from the air fryer using tongs.
- Season immediately with salt and pepper to taste while the patties are still hot.
- Let the hashbrown patties cool for 1-2 minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth.
Tips
- Always let your frozen hashbrowns sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before cooking to help prevent excess moisture.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket – a single layer ensures maximum crispiness on all sides.
- Cooking spray is your best friend: use it to prevent sticking and help achieve that golden, crispy exterior.
- Flip the patties halfway through cooking to guarantee even browning and consistent texture.
- Every air fryer is slightly different, so start checking your hashbrowns at the 12-minute mark to prevent overcooking.
- Season immediately after cooking while the patties are hot to help the salt and pepper adhere better.
- Let the hashbrowns rest for 1-2 minutes after cooking to prevent burning your mouth and allow the interior to set.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
