Shredded hash browns in the air fryer are a quick and easy breakfast side dish. This simple recipe produces perfectly crispy and golden brown hash browns that are full of flavor and texture. Plus, using the air fryer means you can enjoy your hash browns without all the extra oil and mess of traditional frying methods.
With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of cooking time, you can have a delicious and satisfying dish that everyone will love.
The air fryer makes breakfast easy! Give these biscuit donuts a try the next time you want to treat your kids (or yourself!) to something special. And if you enjoy hashbrowns, you’ll love this recipe for air fryer home fries, too.
What’s the difference between hashbrowns and home fries?
Hashbrowns and home fries are both made from potatoes, but they are very different breakfast dishes. Hashbrowns are traditionally made by shredding potatoes with a grater and deep frying or pan frying the thin pieces of potato. The hashbrowns can be seasoned with salt & pepper, garlic, seasoning salt, or your favorite spices. Hashbrowns are crispy and golden brown with lots of flavor.
Home fries are traditionally made by chopping potatoes into small cubes and deep frying or pan frying them until they have a crispy exterior and a pillowy inside. Home fries can be seasoned similarly to hashbrowns, and some people like to add diced onion or bell peppers to their hashbrowns as well.
Whichever you’re making, you can skip the excessive oil and unhealthy frying methods by making these yummy breakfast potatoes in the air fryer.
What goes well with hashbrowns?
You can serve your hashbrowns with any breakfast dish you like, including bacon and eggs, eggs benedict, or even waffles. As for dipping, try adding any of these to your hashbrowns for extra flavor:
- Ketchup
- BBQ sauce
- Carolina BBQ sauce
- Hot sauce
- Honey
- Sour cream and chives
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Cheese sauce
Ingredients
You can use either dried or frozen hashbrowns in this recipe. Dried hashbrowns and frozen hashbrowns are both forms of pre-made hashbrowns that can be used in cooking and meal preparation.
Dried hashbrowns are dehydrated grated potatoes that have had the moisture removed. They come in a box and are often used in backpacking or camping meals since they are lightweight and easy to store. To prepare dried hashbrowns, you typically need to add hot water to rehydrate them before cooking.
Frozen hashbrowns are grated potatoes that have been frozen for preservation. They are sold in the frozen food section of grocery stores and can be used in a variety of recipes, including breakfast casseroles, skillets, and hashbrown patties. Frozen hashbrowns typically do not need to be thawed before cooking and can be added directly to a skillet or baking dish.
How to Make
STEP ONE: Prep the hashbrowns. Add hot water to the box of hashbrowns and let sit per box instructions until water is absorbed. Place hashbrowns onto the air fryer tray. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
STEP TWO: Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Cook for 7 minutes, then flip and spray with additional cooking spray. Cook for an additional 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips and Recipe Notes
- For more flavor, use butter-flavored cooking spray.
- You can also add extra spices, like garlic powder, paprika, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, or even a touch of Montreal Steak Spice.
- Watch these carefully, and don’t forget to flip them for the best browning.
- Don’t overcrowd your pan. If you need more than your pan or basket can hold, work in batches.
How can I store leftover hashbrowns?
Leftover hashbrowns will heat up really well for breakfast or lunch tomorrow. Just place them in an airtight container. While you can technically keep these in the fridge for 3-4 days, they will begin to dry out. So, I recommend eating them within a day or two.
To reheat, place them in a skillet with a touch of cooking spray over medium heat until hot through. You can also put them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
FAQs
Yes! You can cook frozen shredded potatoes in the air fryer. Just add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time.
If you want cheesy hashbrowns (yum!), add the cheese only during the last minute of cooking. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
You can find dried hashbrowns in the breakfast food aisle at most grocery stores. Sometimes, you can find them at Costco in bulk quantities which is especially convenient if you want to make a lot, or make these often.
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Shredded Hashbrowns in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4.2 ounce box dried hashbrowns or 10 ounces frozen
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prep the hashbrowns. Add hot water to the box of hashbrowns and let sit per box instructions until water is absorbed. Place hashbrowns onto the air fryer tray. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
- Air Fry. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cook for 7 minutes then flip and spray with additional cooking spray. Cook for an additional 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For more flavor, use butter-flavored cooking spray.
- You can also add extra spices, like garlic powder, paprika, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, or even a touch of Montreal Steak Spice.
- Watch these carefully, and don’t forget to flip them for the best browning.
- Don’t overcrowd your pan. If you need more than your pan or basket can hold, work in batches.
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