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Crispy Air Fryer Hash Browns (3 Ways)

Casey Rooney
Air Fryer Hash Browns are the ultimate breakfast food and super easy to make! Here are the instructions 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!
4.22 from 14 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 185 kcal

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

TIPS:
  • 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
 
Nutrition info is based on shredded hash browns with seasonings, from the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1.2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 484mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gCalcium: 4mg
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