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Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 196 kcal
Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe
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In today’s air fryer hash brown recipe, the crispy, golden hash browns are made from scratch and fried to perfection, creating a delicious addition to your breakfast or lunch. 

The good news is that even when you’re in a rush and have no time to prepare, our hash brown patties can be made in advance to keep in the freezer and reheat nicely later.

Are Hash Browns Healthy?

Yes, our air fryer hash browns are healthy. Here’s why:

  • Fewer in calories: Each serving of our air fryer hash browns yields only 196 calories, making this crisp treat a light side dish to pair with almost any main dish on your table.
  • Low in Saturated Fat: We used only half a tablespoon of oil for baking. Therefore, the finished product comes out just golden crispy without any excess oil.
  • Low in Sodium and No Added Sugar: Home cooking is a great way to control your salt and sugar intake. Specifically, we didn’t add any sugar to the recipe and limited sodium to 291 milligrams which account for less than 13% of the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines.
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Best Types of Potatoes for Hash Browns

Generally, Yukon Golds are often considered the best type for hash browns since they hold their shape nicely after being cooked. Starchy potatoes like Russet, on the other hand, will give a better crisp.

We found that when using the parboil method (boil the raw potatoes until partially cooked through), the type of potato is less important than the cooking technique. Part of the reason is because the potatoes are already boiled before being placed in the air fryer, thus significantly reducing the moisture content.

In short, most of the available potatoes in stores, from the starchy to the all-purpose ones, will work great in this air fryer hash browns recipe as long as you parboil them in advance. Alternatively, you can ditch the potatoes entirely and pursue our Cauliflower Hash Browns Recipe. The result is just as golden and tasty.

If this dish is of interest to you, you may also find this Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole helpful.

How to Make Hash Browns in an Air Fryer

Air fryer hash browns are a tasty side dish and easy to make. Here is a brief how-to:

ingredients
step 1: Parcook the potatoes

Parboil the potatoes.

step 2: Shred the potatoes

Shred the potatoes.

step 3: Season the potatoes

Season the potatoes.

step 4: Shape the hash browns

Shape the hash browns.

step 5: Cook the hash browns

Cook the hash browns.

step 6: Serve

Serve.

For the detailed instructions, skip down to the recipe card at the bottom of this article.

How to Cook Frozen Hash Browns in an Air Fryer

Cooking hash browns from the frozen ingredients could save you a little preparation time, making the meals quicker and easier. All you have to do is increase the cooking time, usually for an extra 3 – 5 minutes. Once you cook the first batch, you will know the best time for creating delicious frozen hash browns in the future.

Tips for Making Air Fryer Hash Browns

1. How to Prepare Potatoes for This Recipe

You can wash and peel potatoes for up to 3 days in advance. Store the peeled spuds in the refrigerator and submerge them completely in cold water. When ready to use, drain the potatoes and dry them thoroughly before cooking.

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2. How to Shred Potatoes for Hash Browns

Cutting potatoes into shreds is probably the most laborious task in today’s recipe. To shred the potatoes, you need a box grater, a mandoline, or a food processor.

  • Box grater or Mandoline: Place your grater over a dish and choose your preferred size. Then hold the potato and press it onto the grater while sliding it from the top down. The process would be the same with the mandoline.
  • Food Processor: The technique for shredding potatoes in the food processor is quite straightforward. Place a shredding disc in your machine, turn the processor on, and push your potatoes through with the plastic disc.

For more air fryer recipe ideas, have a look at our easy air fryer dinner roundup.

How to Store and Reheat Hash Browns

These delicious air fryer hash browns are a great companion to your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, they are so easy to prepare ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. To achieve a freshly-made hash brown taste, see our storage and reheating tips below.

how to store and reheat
  • Store: When properly stored, hash browns will last 3 -5 days in the refrigerator and up to 3 – 6 months in the freezer. 
    Put your hash browns in an airtight container and place them in the fridge or freezer immediately. Otherwise, the bacteria will start to grow in cooked food if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
  • Defrost: Defrosting your hash browns properly is crucial since it can help retain the taste and ensure crispy texture when reheating. Simply place your dish on the microwave plate and heat for 30 seconds.
    Another easy way to defrost your hash browns is to allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Just make sure that you prepare well in advance so that the frozen hash browns have enough time to defrost thoroughly.
  • Reheat: The best possible way to reheat the crispy hash browns is to use the oven or the air fryer at a high temperature. The process is quite simple: cover the hash browns in aluminum foil and place them in the oven or air fryer. Heat it up at 400°F for about 10 minutes until you reach the desired crispiness.

Similarly Tasty Air Fryer Potato Recipes

When it comes to making delicious meals out of potato, the possibilities are endless. We have plenty of ideas for you to get started:

  • Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
  • Air Fryer Tater Tots Recipe
  • Air Fryer Potato Wedges Recipe
  • Air Fryer French Fries Recipe
Homemade Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe

Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe

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Make this air fryer hash browns recipe with simple ingredients available in your pantry for a classic dinner side dish within 30 minutes.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 196kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 16 oz potatoes
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 2 tbsps heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Heinz ketchup
  • 0.5 oz Parmesan powder

Instructions
 

  • Parcook the potatoes: Put 16 oz potatoes into a microwavable bowl. Microwave for 7 minutes on the highest setting. Leave the potatoes covered and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
    step 1: Parcook the potatoes
  • Shred the potatoes: Once they are cool enough to handle, shred them with the largest holes of a box grater.
    step 2: Shred the potatoes
  • Season the potatoes: In a large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, 2 tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp parsley, 0.5 oz Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsps heavy cream, and 1/2 tbsp olive oil.
    step 3: Season the potatoes
  • Shape the hash browns: Gently press in the palm of your hand into an oblong, rectangular shape.
    step 4: Shape the hash browns
  • Cook the hash browns: Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 390°F. Gently place them into the air fryer and brush the remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil on top. Cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
    step 5: Cook the hash browns
  • Serve: Transfer the hash browns into a serving dish. Put 1 tbsp Heinz ketchup and 1 tbsp mayonnaise into small sauce bowls. Serve warm.
    step 6: Serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 196 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 292mg13%
Potassium 490mg14%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 102IU2%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Luna is the founder and chief recipe developer of Healthy Recipes 101. Apart from cooking, she also loves reading, programming, exploring the outdoors, and collecting useless facts about everything.

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Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD
Recipe developed by Luna Regina on August 20, 2021 Nutritionally reviewed by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD

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