Air-Fryer Hash Browns: Quick, Easy, And Delicious?

Cooking hash browns in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to get crispy results. You can use frozen hash browns or make them from freshly grated potatoes. The air fryer method is less messy than deep frying and uses less oil. You can also reheat leftover hash browns in the air fryer to crisp them back up.

How to cook frozen hash browns in an air fryer

Yes, you can cook frozen hash browns in an air fryer. Here's how:

First, preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. While that's heating up, take your frozen hash browns out of the freezer and let them defrost slightly. You want them to still be frozen, but not rock hard, so they cook evenly.

Once the air fryer is preheated, spread the hash browns in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Make sure they're not overlapping, or they won't cook properly. Spray the hash browns with cooking oil—this will help them get nice and crispy. Then, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.

Put the air fryer basket or tray into the air fryer and cook for around 7 minutes. All air fryers are different, so you might need to adjust the cooking time. Check your hash browns after 7 minutes. If they're too brown, take them out. If they need a little longer, flip them over and cook for another 7 minutes.

And that's it! You should now have a plate of crispy, golden hash browns. Enjoy!

How to make shredded hash browns in an air fryer

Yes, you can cook shredded hash browns in an air fryer. Here's how:

Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F. Spread the hash browns in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. Spray the hash browns with cooking oil using an EVO Oil Sprayer, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.

If you're using frozen hash browns, there’s very little work for you to do. Just clean the air fryer basket and that’s about it. No more worrying about how or where to dispose of your deep frying grease.

If you're using freshly grated potatoes, you can follow the same guidelines. Make sure they are in an even layer in the air fryer basket.

All air fryers are different, so make sure you know your air fryer as some require more or less cooking time than others. Check your hash browns at the 7-minute mark. If they are too brown for you, remove them. If they need further cooking, flip and cook for another 7 minutes.

How to make hash browns crispy in an air fryer

Yes, you can cook hash browns in an air fryer. Here's how to make them crispy:

• Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F.
• Spread the hash browns in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer.
• Spray the hash browns with cooking oil and then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Check your hash browns at the 7-minute mark. If they are too brown for you, remove them. If they need further cooking, flip and cook for another 7 minutes.

Some recipes suggest starting with freshly grated potatoes, but you can also use frozen hash browns.

How to store leftover hash browns

Yes, you can cook hash browns in an air fryer. They get crispier than cooking them on the stove or in the oven, cook much faster, and have much less oil than deep frying. They're also less messy.

Leftover hash browns can be stored in the fridge for up to five days. To crisp them back up, put them in the air fryer at 400 degrees for five minutes. It's not recommended to refreeze cooked frozen hash browns.

How to cook hash browns in the oven

You can cook hash browns in an air fryer, and it's a great way to get them crispy. Here's how to do it:

First, preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. While it's heating up, spread your hash browns in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. You can use frozen hash browns, or make them yourself with freshly grated potatoes. If you're using frozen hash browns, make sure they're in an even layer.

Once your air fryer is preheated, spray the hash browns with cooking oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Then, place the basket or tray in the air fryer and cook for around 7 minutes. Check your hash browns at this point – if they're too brown for you, remove them, and if they need a bit longer, flip them over and cook for another 7 minutes.

If you don't have an air fryer, you can cook hash browns in the oven. Place a stainless steel baking rack on top of a cookie sheet and bake the hash browns for 30 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

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