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I’ve made these Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties so many times, I’ve lost count. They turn out perfectly golden brown and crispy every time, and they’re ready in just minutes! What makes this recipe so great is you get that crispy texture without the extra oil or mess.
“These hash browns are so easy to make in the air fryer!”
-Becky
These frozen hash browns are so crispy, you will want to eat them every morning. All you need to do is grab frozen patties and your air fryer, and you’re all set for a simple and delicious breakfast side that feels like a diner classic, but made right at home.
If you are looking for more amazing recipes for quick air fryer breakfasts, we’ve got you covered! Try our air fryer hard boiled eggs, air fryer sausage, air fryer breakfast potatoes, air fryer egg bites, air fryer French toast, and air fryer blueberry muffin bites.
Ingredients You Will Need
- frozen hash browns. I love to use my local store brand and the Ore Ida brand. But there are many great brands in your grocer’s freezer section.
Variations
- Add a sprinkle of paprika or garlic powder before cooking for extra flavor.
- Melt cheddar cheese over the patties right after air frying.
- Crumble the cooked patties and mix them into a breakfast casserole or breakfast burrito filling.
How to Make Air Fryer Hash Browns
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes. (Preheating helps the patties cook evenly and get extra crispy.) Place the frozen patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don’t let them overlap or stack.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10–12 minutes, flipping the patties halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness.
- Once they are golden brown and crispy, remove the patties from the fryer with a spatula.
- Serve them as flat patties, or crumble them for shredded hash browns.
How to Make Air Fryer Hash Browns from Scratch
- If you don’t have frozen hash browns on hand, no worries! You can easily make your own from scratch. Just grab some Yukon gold or russet potatoes and shred them up with a box grater or food processor. Toss the shredded potatoes in a big bowl of ice water. (This helps pull out the extra starch so they’ll crisp up better.)
- Once they’ve had a good soak, drain them and squeeze out as much water as you can with a paper towel. Then, shape the shredded potatoes into patties, give them a quick spray with olive oil or avocado oil, and season them however you like.
- Pop them in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 12–15 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they’re golden and crispy!
Expert Tips
- Flip halfway through: This helps ensure an even golden crisp on both sides.
- No need for oil: Frozen hash brown patties already contain oil, so no extra oil is necessary. Unless you want to add a quick spritz halfway through for extra crispiness.
- Adjust cook time as needed: Depending on your model type, cooking time may need to be adjusted. Start at 8–10 minutes and add more time if needed.
For more delicious breakfasts, check out this air fryer omelette, air fryer English muffins, air fryer granola, or air fryer soft boiled eggs!
Air fryer Hash Browns FAQS
Store leftover patties in an airtight container for 2-3 days. To reheat hash browns, repeat the cooking process, but cut the cooking time to 5 minutes.
Overcrowding the air fryer basket or not preheating can lead to soggy hash browns. Ensure the patties are in a single layer and the air fryer is properly preheated. If you need to, add an extra minute or two to cooking time.
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Air Fryer Hash Browns
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Hash Brown Patties, Frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes. Place the frozen patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don’t let them overlap or stack.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10–12 minutes, flipping the patties halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness.
- For crispier patties, add an additional 2-4 minutes cooking time, until they reach your desired crispness.
- Once golden brown and crispy, remove the patties from the air fryer and serve. You can leave them as whole patties or crumble them into pieces for a different texture.
Notes
- Flip halfway through: This helps ensure an even golden crisp on both sides.
- No need for oil: Frozen hash brown patties already contain oil, so no extra oil is necessary.
- Adjust cook time as needed: Different air fryers vary. If it’s your first time, start at 8–10 minutes and add more time if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
