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Made from Scratch Air Fryer Hash Browns

I used to be skeptical about Instant Pots, but I've become smitten with my Air Fryer. It's amazing how versatile it is—I've even perfected Made from Scratch Air Fryer Hash Browns!

Ever struggled to achieve that perfect crispy golden-brown with skillet hash browns? I feel you! But with an air fryer, it's a breeze and yields consistent results every time!

What do you need to make made from scratch air fryer hash browns?

This recipe is incredibly straightforward! All you require are potatoes—russet is my preference, but any white variety will do. Additionally, you'll need oil; I recommend Canola or Vegetable oil over olive oil for hash browns. Don't forget salt and pepper too!

How do you make hash browns?

You're essentially grating potatoes to create hash browns. I suggest peeling them before grating.

After grating, wrap the potatoes in paper towels or a dish towel and squeeze out excess water. This helps achieve crispier hash browns in the air fryer.

Then, coat the grated potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper. Canola or vegetable oil works well; avoid olive oil to prevent altering the flavor.

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder before cooking.

What do you use to grate potatoes for hash browns?

I prefer using a traditional cheese grater because it's easy to grip and clean, although there's a risk of scraping your fingers. Alternatively, a food processor with a shredding disc is fast, but requires cutting potatoes into chunks and can be tedious to clean. I've also used shredders and chopper/shredders, which I like, but they also have small, fiddly parts to clean.

How do you cook hash browns in an air fryer?

Prepare your air fryer by preheating it prior to cooking. If your air fryer lacks a designated preheat function, simply set it to the desired temperature, add three extra minutes for preheating, then cancel and adjust the cooking time while maintaining the same temperature setting.

Can you cook frozen hash browns in the air fryer?

Yes! You’ll need to add extra time and higher temperature. I find that half a bag of hash browns cooks for about

Can you cook store bought hash browns in the air fryer?

Certainly! Refrigerated hash browns are typically located near the eggs or dairy section in stores. When cooking them, I usually follow the same cooking time as for freshly grated hash browns since they are not frozen.

Can you cook frozen hash brown patties in the air fryer?

Of course! Here's a revised version:

Sure thing! My husband and kids love having 1 or 2 hash brown patties from the air fryer for breakfast.

First, I lightly oil the bottom of the air fryer rack and then spray oil on top of the hash brown patties. They cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Our 8-quart air fryer, perfect for our large family, allows me to cook up to 6 hash brown patties in a single row.

Regardless of the quantity, it's important to arrange them in a flat single layer to ensure they cook evenly without overcrowding.

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