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This is a recipe of hash browns made from scratch. Bag of frozen hash browns can save the day when guests are coming or you are too tired to cook. However, it is easy to cook them from scratch too. We all love having hash browns in Mc Donalds and other fast food restaurants. We do not need to order them online or run to the eatery to satisfy our cravings. Air fryer hash browns are better than fried ones you eat outside, as they are not fried. Yes, they retain the same crunch.
Most frozen potato patty, fries, wedges and hash browns already have oil added to them before they are frozen. Hence, you cannot control the fat content in the potato cake. You can do so only when you make it at home. Learn to make this easy recipe in simple steps.
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- Why air fryer hashbrowns?
- Ingredients
- Which variety of potato do I choose ?
- Equipment
- Instructions for homemade hashbrowns in air fryer
- Variations - hashbrowns with cheese slices.
- Storage
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- Homemade Air fryer hash browns
- Top tip
- FAQ
Why air fryer hashbrowns?
We all love potatoes. Be it old or young, kid or adults every one has a weakness for spuds. Hash browns come closest to aloo tikki you get in India. It usually has 4 main ingredients potatoes, maize flour, canola oil and salt. Hash browns are great as a filler in sandwiches or burgers too. Sometimes they may be the only vegetarian/ vegan dish you may get at a restaurant chain abroad in remote areas.
Ingredients
- potatoes (refer below for the quality of potatoes to choose)
- salt
- oil
- pepper
Refer to recipe card for quantities.
Which variety of potato do I choose ?
Choosing the correct variety of potato is the most important step in this recipe.The varieties that work well include the following.
- Russet
- Yukon Gold
- Kind Edward
- Idaho
- Royal Dutch cream
- Royal blue / Purple
Depending on where you live, you will find one variety or other.) I have tried with Russet,King edward,Dutch cream,Royal blue and all of them were good .The best result was with Russet and Kind edward potatoes.I haven't tried Yukon gold or Idaho, but I hear good reviews for those.
Equipment
- Air fryer (we use the ninja foodi op300 air fryer)
- Pastry brush
- Saucepan
- Grater/ food processor
- Parchment paper
Instructions for homemade hashbrowns in air fryer
- In a saucepan of boiling water, semi-cook(partially cook) potatoes along with salt.(I like to cook them partially(70 % ,so that they are soft outside and little hard at the code, if you insert a knife while they cook)) Let it cool.
- Peel the potatoes once cooled.
- Grate potatoes using a grater or food processor. Add oil,salt and pepper,mix the mixture well
- Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 190 C| 375 F.
- Now in a preheated air fryer, line the perforated parchment paper(with holes). Keeping a parchment paper is optional. I use it as it is easier to shape the hash browns
- Make a patty of desired shape, using a cookie cutter.
- Ensure they are not overlapping with each other.
- Air fry for 15 mins at 190 C (375 F) brushing oil once in between the cook
- Brush oil (especially on edges) and flip in between. Cook at 200C for 7-8 minutes or until crisp.For the last few minutes of the cook, you may remove the parchment paper.
- Serve immediately.
Variations - hashbrowns with cheese slices.
You can make these hashbrowns burgers, place the hashbrown on a bun slice.
Put a cheese slice on top of these hashbrowns. In a hot airfryer, cook on the grill option for 1 minute or less than 2 minutes if the airfryer is not hot.
serve warm
- If you like your meal spicy, you may coat them in peri peri. You can also brush any spice mix + 1tbsp oil to give it a new flavor like Moroccan, Sriracha or Cajun.
Storage
Always eat it fresh. If you have something left over. Freeze or refrigerate it in an air tight plastic box. Air fry it before you serve.
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Homemade Air fryer hash browns
Learn to make homemade hash browns in air fryer in easy steps for a simple snack at teatime.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried hash browns, air fryer hash browns, healthy hash brown recipe
Servings: 4
Author: bhavana bhatia
Equipment
pastry brush
cookie cutter
saucepan
parchment paper
Ingredients
Instructions
In a saucepan of boiling water, semi-cook(partially cooked) potatoes.I like to cook them partially(70 % , so that they are soft outside and little hard at the code, if you insert a knife while they cook) . Let it cool.
Peel the potatoes once cool.
Grate potatoes using a grater or food processor. Add oil,salt and pepper,mix the mixture well
Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 190 C| 375 F.
Now in a preheated air fryer, line the parchment paper. Make a patty of desired shape, using a cookie cutter.
Ensure they are not overlapping with each other.
Air fry for 15 mins at 190 C (375 F) brushing oil once in between
Brush oil again and flip. Cook at 200C | 390 F for 7-8 minutes or until crisp.For the last few minutes of the cook, you may remove the parchment paper.
Serve immediately.
Hashbrown burgers
You can make these hashbrowns burgers, place the hashbrown on a bun slice.
Put a cheese slice on top of these hashbrowns. In a hot airfryer, cook on the grill option for 1 minute or less than 2 minutes if the airfryer is not hot.
Notes
We do not want 100% boiled potatoes, we want them close to 70-80% cooked. It generally take 12-15 minutes in a boiling water.
This recipe of hash browns is different from the potato cakes recipe as we have partially boiled the potatoes here, while in the potato cakes, we completely boil the potatoes.
I must say hashbrowns in Ninja foodi actually give a good competition to restaurant ones. They are golden and crunchy and have a soft interior. Keeping frozen ones at homes always help when you are too tired to cook.
Top tip
Always keep your chimney on when using air fryer so that any fumes emitted are removed from the kitchen.
FAQ
How do you cook frozen store bought hash browns?
If you want to cook in an iron skillet,cook it over medium heat flipping every 3-4 mins until they are golden brown.
Is butter or oil better for hash browns?
You can use a mixture of butter and oil or butter if you are not a vegan.Olive oil is also great for cooking hash browns.
How to make homemade hash browns in air fryer
Its very simple to make these with par boiled potatoes and cooking with low oil in the airfryer.
Are homemade hash browns healthy ?
Yes,as long as they are cooked with low oil in an airfryer or oven, they are a healthy snack.
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Laura Hauf says
If I want to use frozen hash browns is it a different temperature or time.
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bhavana bhatia says
Yes,frozen hash browns are different. Kindly refer to this link to cook frozen hash browns in air fryer.
https://www.secondrecipe.com/air-fryer-hash-browns/Reply
