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Air Fryer Hash Browns

Air Fryer Hash Browns | Golden, Crispy & Easy Breakfast Recipe

These Air Fryer Hash Browns are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and made with just a few pantry staples. They're healthier than deep-fried hash browns and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a savory side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large russet potatoes peeled and shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray optional
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer 4–6 quart capacity
  • 1 Box Grater For shredding potatoes
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Mix ingredients
  • 1 Kitchen Towel Squeeze moisture from potatoes
  • 1 Spatula Flip hash browns

Method
 

  1. Peel and shred the potatoes using a box grater.Place the shredded potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.Drain well and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel.Toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes if needed.Form the potato mixture into four hash brown patties and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.Air fry for 7 minutes, flip carefully, and cook for another 7–8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.Rest for 3 minutes before serving and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Russet potatoes provide the crispiest texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
  • Spray lightly with oil for extra browning.
  • Flip carefully halfway through cooking.
  • Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
    Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the potatoes to achieve extra crispy hash browns.