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    Air Fryer Hash Browns | Homemade In 15 Minutes & Oil Free

    by Brendan Cunningham 4 Comments

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    Crispy on the outside, and perfectly soft on the inside, these air fryer hash browns are a healthy, oil-free version of this popular breakfast and brunch side. And all you need to make these homemade hash browns is a few simple ingredients and just 15 minutes! 

    A gray play with a fried egg three hash browns and a fork at it.
     

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Air Fryer Hash Browns 
      • Ingredients
      • How to Make Hash Browns In Air Fryer
        • Step 1: Prep Work
        • Step 2: Cooking and Serving
      • What to Eat with Hash Browns 
      • How to Store Leftover Hash Browns
        • Reheating Leftover Hash Browns
      • Wrapping It All Up 
    • MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES 
    • Air Fryer Hash Browns | Homemade & Oil Free
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    The Best Air Fryer Hash Browns 

    Hash browns are such a delicious breakfast side dish. And these hash browns are not only super tasty, but they're super easy to make too. 

    Seriously, it takes only about 15 minutes from start to finish to make these hash browns air fryer style! 

    And, honestly, I think these homemade hash browns taste even better than the pan-fried kind. They're incredibly flavorful, crisped to golden perfection, and they have a tender inside for a hash brown texture like no other.

    Oh, and as a bonus, they freeze super well, so you can have these delicious hash browns on hand for a quick breakfast, brunch, or even dinner side for months at a time!

    Also, my favorite thing to eat with these air fried hash browns is this homemade McGriddle or egg McMuffin. It is a classic McDonald's breakfast but so much healthier and so much tastier. 

    And if you want some more inspiration for what to eat these air fryer hash browns with, I'll go over some of my favorite recipes later on.

    Part of a gray play with some hash browns and a fried egg on it. There is a fork with some hash brown and egg on the prongs in front of everything on the plate.

    Ingredients

    Ok, so these hash browns are made with simple ingredients, but the results are extraordinary. 

    Here's everything you'll need:

    • 3 Large Potatoes
    • ½ Onion
    • 1 tsp. Pepper
    • Salt

    Now, if you have to run to the store to grab some potatoes, make sure to pick up a big bag. Then, you can put them to good use and make this Instant Pot Potato Salad or Clam Chowder next! 

    White bowl with shredded potatoes, onions, and salt and pepper in it.

    How to Make Hash Browns In Air Fryer

    As I already mentioned making these air fryer hash browns is as easy as it gets. 

    All it takes is a little prep work, some passive cooking, and you'll have about 6 large hash browns to feed the whole family!

    So, without further ado, let's get to cooking!

    Step 1: Prep Work

    First, you will prepare the potatoes - rinse the potatoes and then peel them using a knife or a vegetable peeler. 

    Next, shred the potatoes using a box grater, and place the shredded potatoes in a strainer. Then, press on them against the strainer to remove as much water as possible - do not skip this step! It's the key to making the potatoes turn into super crispy hash browns.

    Now, put the shredded potatoes in a bowl and peel the onions.

    Then grate the onions with the box grater, add them to the bowl of potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and mix everything together.

    A white bowl filled with shredded potatoes with a fork submerged in the potatoes.

    Step 2: Cooking and Serving

    Once the homemade hash brown mixture is ready, spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray or baking spray. 

    Then, use a large spoon to help make uniform patties - you can scoop the shredded hash browns with the spoon and form them right in the air fryer to make it easier.

    And make sure to leave a little space between each hash brown in the air fryer basket. You might need to cook them in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket.

    Cook the hash browns in the air fryer basket for about 12 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195°C) - or until they're golden brown - and be sure to flip the shredded hash browns in the air fryer basket halfway through cooking.

    Finally, serve these air fryer hash browns with anything you want and enjoy!

    An air fryer with three hash browns in it.

    What to Eat with Hash Browns 

    One thing I love about hash browns is that they are extremely versatile. You can serve them with so many delicious meals for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner! 

    Here are some of my favorite recipes to eat them with:

    • Denny's Pancakes
    • Aunt Jemima Waffles
    • Churro Pancakes
    • Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    • Sourdough French Toast
    • Vanilla Glazed Donuts

    No matter how you eat them, these air fryer hash browns are an excellent addition to any meal.

    A gray play with three hashbrowns and a sunny side up egg on it. There's a fork on the right next to the hash brown and egg.

    How to Store Leftover Hash Browns

    These air fryer hash browns are so good that I don't usually end up with any leftovers - my family finishes them off in a flash!

    But if you do have leftovers, they store, and reheat super well. 

    You can store the hash browns in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just make sure they've fully cooled before storing.

    And if you want to keep them for even longer, you can store the hash browns for up to 3 months in the freezer! To freeze, put them on a baking sheet to flash freeze, and once they're frozen, transfer the frozen hash brown patties to airtight containers or freezer-safe bags.

    Then, for reheating, you can either start from frozen hash browns or thaw in the fridge.

    A gray plate on a gray counter with three hash browns for fried egg and a fork on it.

    Reheating Leftover Hash Browns

    You can reheat hash browns in a variety of different ways for that warm and toasty, freshly cooked experience. 

    The first method is to use the air fryer. Just preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes and cook for just 1-2 minutes - or until they reach your desired temperature.

    Another way is to use the oven - wrap the homemade hash browns in aluminum foil and cook in the oven at 400°F (205°C) for around 10 minutes.  

    And the quickest method - but not the best - is in the microwave. Put the hash browns on a plate in a single layer. Reheat for about 30 seconds on each side or until warm. However, if you're starting from frozen, you will have to increase the time.

    Oh, and as I mentioned, if you're reheating frozen hash browns, you can reheat directly from the freezer or thaw the frozen hash brown patties in the fridge overnight. 

    A gray play with some hash browns and a sunny side up egg on it. The prongs of a fork is on the plate with hash brown and egg on it.

    Wrapping It All Up 

    Once you make this air fryer hash browns recipe, I have a feeling it will become one of your favorite air fryer breakfast recipes. I mean, they're the crispiest hash browns you can make in the air fryer, and making hash browns has really never been easier!

    My family absolutely loves 'em, and I love how easy they are to whip up. They especially come in clutch on busy weekend mornings. 

    Anyway, I hope you like these air fryer hash browns as much as we do.

    If you give them a shot, let me know what you think about them in the comments.

    MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES 

    By the way, if you want to try making some more air fryer recipes, we have a ton on the blog you can try next!

    Check out these air fryer recipes:

    • Air Fryer French Toast
    • Air Fryer Pizza
    • Air Fryer Oreos
    • Air Fryer Popcorn
    • Air Fryer Pierogies
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    Air Fryer Hash Browns | Homemade & Oil Free

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    5 from 4 reviews

    Crispy on the outside, perfectly soft on the inside, these air fryer hash browns are a healthier version of this popular breakfast and brunch side. And all you need to make these homemade hash browns is a few simple ingredients and just 15 minutes! 

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Total Time: 17 minutes
    • Yield: 6 hash browns 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    3 Large Potatoes

    ½ Onion

    1 tsp. Pepper

    Salt

    Instructions

    1. Peel the potatoes and grate with a box grater.
    2. Place the grated potatoes in a strainer and press to remove as much water as possible.
    3. Grate the onion with the box grater.
    4. Combine the potatoes, onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    5. Coat the air fryer grid with cooking spray. Use a big spoon to form the hash browns directly in the air fryer. Leave a little space between each one (cook in batches depending on size of air fryer).
    6. Cook at 380ºF (195°C) for 12 minutes - flipping halfway through- until golden brown.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 hash brown
    • Calories: 60
    • Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 14
    • Protein: 2

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    Comments

    1. Samuel

      May 25, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      Hash browns are my fav breakfast side and these were delish!!!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Gwen

      May 25, 2022 at 11:36 pm

      These were great.

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    3. Kevin

      May 27, 2022 at 9:51 am

      Crispy and tasted really good too.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Gio

      September 18, 2022 at 11:15 am

      These were so good. Love the flavor and the crispiness.

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