Crispy Air Fryer Hash Browns (3 Ways)
Air Fryer Hash Browns are the ultimate breakfast food and super easy to make! In this post, I will show you how to season and prepare three different types of hash browns: shredded, diced, and hash brown patties. I’ll give you all the tips and tricks to get them perfectly crispy in the air fryer!
Looking for easy breakfast recipes? Try my Sausage and Spinach Quiche, this Bisquick Coffee Cake, or these delicious Chocolate Baked Oats.
If I’m ordering breakfast at a restaurant, it absolutely MUST include hash browns…they are my all-time favorite breakfast side dish. These crispy air fryer hash browns are restaurant-style perfection…in the air fryer!
Frozen hash browns cooked in the air fryer are a breakfast game-changer! No need to slave over a hot stove to get your hash browns perfectly crispy (yet perfectly soft inside) –the air fryer has you covered!
Would you rather make your own homemade hash browns? Try this recipe for Homemade Hash Browns in the Air Fryer!
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need the following ingredients to make diced hashbrowns or shredded hashbrowns in the air fryer:
INGREDIENT NOTES
Frozen “Shredded” (hash brown) Potatoes: These are often labeled as “hash browns” or “shredded potatoes” and sold in the frozen section near the french fries. Be sure to check there are NO additional seasonings (especially salt!) because you’ll be adding in your own seasoning.
Frozen Diced Hash Browns: These are also found in the frozen food section. Sometimes they are called “Southern Style Hash Browns.”
Frozen Hash Brown Patties: Also found in the frozen aisle. I am in LOVE with these from Trader Joe’s!
Olive Oil: I like the flavor of olive oil, but any oil you have on hand will work.
Seasonings: Here is where you can either keep it simple or go all out! For this recipe, we are just using salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. But if you love a certain spice or seasoning, use it! See a list of my go-to essential spices here.
HOW TO MAKE FROZEN HASH BROWNS IN THE AIR FRYER (3 WAYS): STEP-BY-STEP
Follow these simple steps to make frozen air fryer hashbrowns – three ways! Remember that full instructions with exact ingredients will be in the recipe card below.
Shredded Hash Browns in the Air Fryer
Step 1: Toss shredded hash browns with olive oil. Sprinkle on seasonings and mix well.
Step 2: Place shredded hash browns in a single layer on parchment paper in the air fryer basket (it’s totally OK if they overlap a bit…that’s what gives you a good combo of crispy and soft parts!).
Air fry hash browns for 15-17 minutes, giving them a quick shake every 4-5 minutes. Serve right away.
Diced Hashbrowns in the Air Fryer
Step 1: Toss diced hash browns with olive oil. Sprinkle on seasonings and mix well.
Step 2: Place diced hash browns in a single layer in the air fryer basket (it’s totally OK if they overlap a bit–just make sure you don’t overload the air fryer).
Air fry diced hash browns for 20-23 minutes, giving them a quick shake every 4-5 minutes. Hash brown should be nice and golden brown on the outside and a bit soft on the inside.
Hash Brown Patties in the Air Fryer
Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat setting, just turn it to 400°F and give it about 3-5 minutes to come to temperature.
Step 2: Place frozen hash brown patties into the air fryer (do not overlap). Air fry for 8 minutes. Flip, then air fry for an additional 2-4 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Serve right away.
RECIPE TIPS AND TRICKS
- Parchment Paper: This parchment paper with holes, designed specifically for air fryers, is a GOD SEND and I strongly suggest using them!! Not only for this recipe, but other air fryer recipes as well. It will make your cleanup a snap.
Use this parchment paper for “tray” type air fryers and this parchment paper for square “drawer”-type air fryers. Just check to make sure the size will fit your specific air fryer. - Mix/Toss: For perfectly even cooking and maximum crispiness, mix the shredded and diced hashbrowns every 4-5 minutes. You can also give them a good shake or stir at the halfway point.
- No Added Seasoning: Be sure to double-check your frozen hash brown package to ensure they are not seasoned with salt or any additional seasoning.
- Extra Crispy: If you like extra crispy hash browns, air fry 2-3 minutes more than the stated cooking time.
Confidence Tip
Different air fryers may vary a bit with cooking time. For best results, check your hash browns every few minutes after the halfway point to ensure they are cooked perfectly to your personal preference.
STORAGE & REHEATING
Storing: Store these air-fried hash brown potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Rewarm in the air fryer a 390°°F for 3-4 minutes.
Additions & Substitutions
ADDITIONS:
- Hot sauce: A dash of hot sauce over the top of the hash browns after air frying is a delicious easy way to add some heat!
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper are my go-to spices for this air fryer hash browns recipe. But feel free to swap out the spices! Cayenne pepper or chili powder are great ways to add some heat. Seasoning salt is a great way to easily add flavor.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Oh man, sky’s the limit here! However, some traditional seasonings that would work well are: seasoning salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried parsley, and cayenne pepper.
And although it’s not really a “seasoning,” throwing a layer of cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking is heaven…just sayin’…
Cook times depend on personal preference, but here are the guidelines for crispy hash browns:
Shredded Hash Browns: 15-17 minutes at 380°F.
Diced Hash Browns: 20-23 minutes at 380°F.
Hash Brown Patties: 400°F for 8 minutes on one side, then flip and cook an additional 2-4 minutes.
Serve any of these delicious hash browns with your favorite breakfast casserole, eggs, bacon, pancakes, french toast, waffles, fresh fruit, or any of your favorite breakfast foods!
I even like serving the diced hash browns as a dinner side dish–it’s a nice alternative to french fries!
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Crispy Air Fryer Hash Browns (3 Ways)
Equipment
Ingredients
For Frozen Shredded Hash Browns
- 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes (shredded)
- 4 tbsp olive oil avocado oil or vegetable oil are good, too!
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
For Frozen Diced Hash Browns
- 4 cups frozen diced hash browns sometime labeled "Southern Potatoes"
- 4 tbsp olive oil avocado oil or vegetable oil are good, too!
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
For Frozen Hash Brown Patties
- 4 frozen hash brown patties
Instructions
For Frozen Shredded Hash Browns
- Prep: Preheat air fryer to 380°F. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat setting, just turn it to 380°F and give it about 3-5 minutes to come to temperature.Line your air fryer tray with parchment paper. This parchment paper works really well and is specifically designed for rectangle or "tray" type air fryers. This parchment paper is for the square or "drawer" type air fryers. Double-check to be sure the measurements fit your air fryer.
- Toss: While air fryer is preheating, add shredded hash browns to a large bowl. Add oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the hash browns and toss to evenly coat.
- Air Fry: Place shredded hash browns in an even layer on the parchment paper in the air fryer basket ((it's totally OK if they overlap a bit…that's what gives you a good combo of crispy and soft parts!). Air fry hash browns for 15-17 minutes, giving them a quick shake every 4-5 minutes. Serve right away.
For Frozen Diced Hashbrowns
- Prep: Preheat air fryer to 380°F. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat setting, just turn it to 380°F and give it about 3-5 minutes to come to temperature.Optional: Line your air fryer tray with parchment paper. This parchment paper works really well and is specifically designed for rectangle or "tray" type air fryers. This parchment paper is for the square or "drawer" type air fryers. Double-check to be sure the measurements fit your air fryer.
- Toss: While air fryer is preheating, add diced hash browns to a large bowl. Add oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the hash browns and toss to evenly coat.
- Air Fry: Place diced hash browns in an even layer in the air fryer basket ((it's totally OK if they overlap a bit–just make sure you don't overload the air fryer)). Air fry diced hash browns for 20-23 minutes, giving them a quick shake every 4-5 minutes. Hash brown should be nice and golden brown on the outside and a bit soft on the inside. Serve right away.
For Hash Brown Patties
- Prep: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat setting, just turn it to 400°F and give it about 3-5 minutes to come to temperature.
- Air Fry: Place frozen patties into the air fryer (do not overlap). Air fry for 8 minutes. Flip, then air fry for an additional 2-4 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Serve right away.
- Optional: Sprinkle a little sea salt and fresh ground black pepper over the top of the patties after they come out of the air fryer.
Notes
- Mix/Toss: For perfectly even cooking and maximum crispiness, mix the shredded and diced hashbrowns every 4-5 minutes. You can also give them a good shake or stir at the halfway point.
- No Added Seasoning: Be sure to double-check your frozen hash brown package to ensure they are not seasoned with salt or any additional seasoning.
- Extra Crispy: If you like extra crispy hash browns, air fry 2-3 minutes more than the stated cooking time
I have a bunch of people coming over for the holidays, and I think these will be perfect to add to a quick and easy but delicious breakfast menu!
I loved these! They really came out so crispy and perfect. 10/10!
Oh yum! I love all the different ways to make these hash browns and how easily they come together in the air fryer. They look so good!
As someone who loves hash brown but dislikes too much oil just to get it crispy, this post was great! Will definitely cook them in the airfryer from now on!
These crispy potatoes are so easy to make, and I love that you’ve shown us both ways to make them. They really add to hearty breakfast.
Life-changing that these can be made in the air-fryer!
We love hashbrowns at our home but these spices really took it up a notch! Cubed are so far our favorite – yum!
I have never tried hash browns in the air fryer! I cant wait to try this recipe.
Enjoyed these with breakfast this morning and started my day off right! Turned out perfectly crispy and flavorful; easily, a new favorite recipe!
Wow…this is an amazing recipe. Making hash browns in air fryer is my new favorite.
Mine was very crispy & with a nice bit of soft potatoes. The flavor was delicious. I will never do hash browns in a frying pan again!
EXACTLYYYYYY how we like them! Air fryer is the only way to go! 🙂