This is a recipe of hash browns made from scratch. Bag of frozen hash browns can save the day when guests are coming or you are too tired to cook. However, it is easy to cook them from scratch too. We all love having hash browns in Mc Donalds and other fast food restaurants. We do not need to order them online or run to the eatery to satisfy our cravings. Air fryer hash browns are better than fried ones you eat outside, as they are not fried. Yes, they retain the same crunch.
Most frozen potato patty, fries, wedges and hash browns already have oil added to them before they are frozen. Hence, you cannot control the fat content in the potato cake. You can do so only when you make it at home. Learn to make this easy recipe in simple steps.
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Why air fryer hashbrowns?
We all love potatoes. Be it old or young, kid or adults every one has a weakness for spuds. Hash browns come closest to aloo tikki you get in India. It usually has 4 main ingredients potatoes, maize flour, canola oil and salt. Hash browns are great as a filler in sandwiches or burgers too. Sometimes they may be the only vegetarian/ vegan dish you may get at a restaurant chain abroad in remote areas.
Ingredients
- potatoes (refer below for the quality of potatoes to choose)
- salt
- oil
- pepper
Refer to recipe card for quantities.
Which variety of potato do I choose ?
Choosing the correct variety of potato is the most important step in this recipe.The varieties that work well include the following.
- Russet
- Yukon Gold
- Kind Edward
- Idaho
- Royal Dutch cream
- Royal blue / Purple
Depending on where you live, you will find one variety or other.) I have tried with Russet,King edward,Dutch cream,Royal blue and all of them were good .The best result was with Russet and Kind edward potatoes.I haven't tried Yukon gold or Idaho, but I hear good reviews for those.
Equipment
- Air fryer (we use the ninja foodi op300 air fryer)
- Pastry brush
- Saucepan
- Grater/ food processor
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- In a saucepan of boiling water, semi-cook(partially cook) potatoes along with salt. Let it cool.
- Peel the potatoes once cooled.
- Grate potatoes using a grater or food processor. Add oil,salt and pepper,mix the mixture well
- Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 190 C| 375 F.
- Now in a preheated air fryer, line the perforated parchment paper(with holes). Keeping a parchment paper is optional. I use it as it is easier to shape the hash browns
- Make a patty of desired shape, using a cookie cutter.
- Ensure they are not overlapping with each other.
- Air fry for 15 mins at 190 C (375 F) brushing oil once in between the cook
- Brush oil (especially on edges) and flip in between. Cook at 200C for 7-8 minutes or until crisp.For the last few minutes of the cook, you may remove the parchment paper.
- Serve immediately.
Variations
If you like your meal spicy, you may coat them in peri peri. You can also brush any spice mix + 1tbsp oil to give it a new flavor like Moroccan, Sriracha or Cajun.
Storage
Always eat it fresh. If you have something left over. Freeze or refrigerate it in an air tight plastic box. Air fry it before you serve.
Related links
Homemade Air fryer hash browns
Equipment
- pastry brush
- cookie cutter
- saucepan
- parchment paper
Instructions
- In a saucepan of boiling water, semi-cook(partially cooked) potatoes. Let it cool.
- Peel the potatoes once cool.
- Grate potatoes using a grater or food processor. Add oil,salt and pepper,mix the mixture well
- Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 190 C| 375 F.
- Now in a preheated air fryer, line the parchment paper. Make a patty of desired shape, using a cookie cutter.
- Ensure they are not overlapping with each other.
- Air fry for 15 mins at 190 C (375 F) brushing oil once in between
- Brush oil again and flip. Cook at 200C | 390 F for 7-8 minutes or until crisp.For the last few minutes of the cook, you may remove the parchment paper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
I must say hashbrowns in Ninja foodi actually give a good competition to restaurant ones. They are golden and crunchy and have a soft interior. Keeping frozen ones at homes always help when you are too tired to cook.
Top tip
Always keep your chimney on when using air fryer so that any fumes emitted are removed from the kitchen.
FAQ
If you want to cook in an iron skillet,cook it over medium heat flipping every 3-4 mins until they are golden brown.
You can use a mixture of butter and oil or butter if you are not a vegan.Olive oil is also great for cooking hash browns.
Laura Hauf says
If I want to use frozen hash browns is it a different temperature or time.
bhavana bhatia says
Yes,frozen hash browns are different. Kindly refer to this link to cook frozen hash browns in air fryer.
https://www.secondrecipe.com/air-fryer-hash-browns/