Imagine biting into the most perfectly golden, crispy hash browns that crunch with every mouthful - without the greasy mess of traditional pan-frying! These air fryer hash browns are a game-changer for breakfast lovers and home cooks who want restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Forget soggy, limp potatoes; we're about to reveal how you can create irresistibly crisp, flavor-packed hash browns that will make your morning meals absolutely unforgettable.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, grated
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes thoroughly, then use a box grater or food processor to grate them into fine shreds.
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This is crucial for achieving crispy hash browns.
- Transfer the dried potato shreds to a mixing bowl and add finely chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix ingredients thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potato mixture and gently toss to coat all the potato shreds evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure proper cooking temperature.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with additional olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Form the potato mixture into compact patties, pressing them firmly to help them hold together.
- Carefully place the hash brown patties in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry the hash browns for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness on both sides.
- Check the hash browns at the 12-minute mark. They should be golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow them to set and become extra crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite breakfast accompaniments like eggs, bacon, or as a side dish.
Tips
- Moisture is the enemy of crispiness! Always squeeze out as much liquid as possible from your grated potatoes using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- For extra flavor, experiment with adding garlic powder, paprika, or dried herbs to your potato mixture.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to ensure each hash brown gets crispy and golden.
- For a healthier version, you can use avocado oil instead of olive oil, which has a higher smoke point.
- Let the hash browns rest for a few minutes after cooking to help them set and become even crispier.
- If your hash browns aren't holding together, add a beaten egg to the mixture as a binding agent.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste - hash browns are always best enjoyed hot and fresh!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 109kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
