My air fryer hash brown patties get that perfect golden-brown layer of crunch that everyone loves! I always keep a box in the freezer so I can make these on busy weekday mornings or for leisurely weekend brunches.
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My Favorite Way to Make Hash Brown Patties in the Air Fryer
A good hash brown needs to be super crispy. Period. Soggy hash browns just aren’t going to cut it, which is why I just love making these air fryer hash brown patties.
Of course, mornings are usually a little chaotic in my house. I don’t have time to babysit hash browns on the stove or let them cook forever in the oven, and the microwave is notorious for making hash browns limp. Thankfully, I discovered the joy of making hash brown patties in the air fryer for a healthier alternative to deep frying that turns out just as crispy!
I always keep a box of frozen hash browns in the freezer, so one morning, I threw a few in the air fryer. While they cooked, I whipped up some eggs and bacon on the stove, and I had a full breakfast ready for the family in about 15 minutes flat.
The hash browns had that perfect golden crust and were so irresistibly crispy, I immediately put another round of frozen hash brown patties in the air fryer. Sure enough, by the time my husband and kids finished their first ones, they all wanted seconds on the crispy air fryer hash browns!
And, if you love hash browns, try my recipes for air fryer hash browns, crispy hash browns, and my 5 ingredient hash brown casserole.
Air Fry Hash Brown Patties Ingredients
- Frozen hash brown patties – I like to use Ore Ida frozen hash brown patties, but another name brand or generic store brand will work. I’ve used Wegmans brand and they’ve been perfectly crispy too.
How to Cook Hash Brown Patties in the Air Fryer
STEP ONE: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
STEP TWO: Place the patties in one layer in the air fryer basket or tray and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through their cook time.
Tips for the Best Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties
- For a crispier hash brown, I’ll air fry the hash brown patties for an extra 3-5 minutes. I just keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
- I always preheat the air fryer for the best results. It helps cook the hash brown patties evenly while crisping up the outsides.
- Because hash brown patties already contain oil, they don’t need any extra oil spray. I don’t spray mine, and they crisp up beautifully every time, but if the tops ever looked dry when I flipped them, I’d spritz them with some avocado oil.
- Air fry frozen hash brown patties in one even layer in the air fryer basket. This is how I get them extra crispy and make sure they don’t fall apart.
- Let the hash brown patties rest for about 2 minutes before serving. They’ll crisp up as they cool.
Frozen Hash Brown Patties in the Air Fryer Variations and Substitutions
- For a flavor boost, I’ll sprinkle paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and black pepper on the frozen hash browns before air frying.
- To add some cheesy goodness, as soon as the hashbrowns finish air frying, I’ll sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top and close the basket. The residual heat is enough to melt the cheese.
- My husband and I love spicy food, so we usually top ours with hot sauce. I sometimes add some red pepper flakes on top after flipping the hash browns in the air fryer basket!
- When I want a pop of fresh flavor, I like to top air fried hash browns with sliced green onion or chopped fresh parsley.
- To make homemade hash browns in the air fryer, I grate potatoes, repeatedly soak them in cold water and rinse until the water runs clear, and squeeze them dry with a cheesecloth. Next, I combine them with egg, flour, salt, and seasoning, then shape them into patties and cook them in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
What to Serve with an Air Fryer Hash Brown Patty
For a classic breakfast, I serve air fryer hash browns as a side dish with eggs and air fryer bacon, oven baked turkey bacon, air fryer sausage, or sausage patties in the air fryer!
If I’m whipping up weekend brunch for the family, I love making air fryer pancakes, air fryer French toast sticks, or air fryer cinnamon rolls as well!
Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties FAQs
Can I stack the hash brown patties in the air fryer?
I don’t recommend stacking frozen hashbrown patties in the air fryer. The patties can get a little fragile once cooked, and stacking can make them fall apart. I recommend putting them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Do I need to preheat my air fryer?
I always preheat my air fryer to make frozen hash browns. Preheating helps the patties start crisping up right away and gives them a better texture, so I think it’s worth waiting a few minutes!
How should I store leftover air fryer hash brown patties?
I store leftover hash browns in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, I just pop them back in the air fryer at 350 degrees for a few minutes until they’re warm and crispy again.
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Air fryer hard boiled eggs
- Air fryer chicken wings
- Air fryer baby back ribs
- Air fryer fried chicken
- Air fryer sweet potato
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Crispy Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 frozen hash brown patties
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Place the patties in one layer inside the air fryer basket or tray and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
Video
Notes
- For an even crispier hash brown, air fry them for an extra 3-5 minutes.
- Always preheat the air fryer for the best results. It helps cook the hash brown patties evenly while crisping up the outsides.
- Air fry them in one even layer in the air fryer basket.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer at 350 degrees for a few minutes until they’re warm and crispy again.
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
Worked perfectly! Since I’m new to having an air fryer, I’m not sure about time and temperature for most things. I left them in a little longer than 10min for extra crunch and added a sprinkle of cheddar cheese the last two minutes
So glad to hear you liked them! We love doing breakfast for dinner a lot and always make the hash brown patties in the air fryer since they’re so easy. I love the idea of adding cheddar cheese on top!
I didn’t know that you should just use plastic on non-stick things so that they don’t scratch.
Thank you for your advice.
You’re welcome! Yes, once the non stick scratches, it can start to peel. Plastic tongs and spatulas will help keep it much longer.
Thanks Samantha! We love having breakfast for dinner also ( for some reason it tastes a lot better at dinner time) and I have a love affair with my air fryer, but I always have to Google times and temps so it led me to your blog. I appreciate the help and so does my hubby! Best wishes!
You’re welcome, Donna! And you’re not crazy, breakfast at dinner always tastes better to me too. We have a lot of air fryer recipes to help you make some new recipes too. Enjoy!
Was hopeful but smelled like smoke a minute in 🙁
Hi Emery, if your air fryer is smelling like smoke that quickly, it sounds like your air fryer needs a good deep clean. No food will make an air fryer smoke that quickly, especially hash brown patties.
We had these tonight and 8 minutes is not long enough. I would say 10-12 would be better.
Hi Marcia, yes, if you like a crispier has brown patty 10-12 will work great! Thanks for the feedback!
Hi! What if the airfryer has a timer up to 200 only? Thanks
Hi Merlyn, it sounds like your air fryer is in Celcius. These temperatures are listed in Fahrenheit, so just adjust them to the Celcius equivalent and you will be good to go!
Did these last night, in my Vortex, and toasted English muffins @ the same time.
The hash brown patties came out better and more healthy than my usual frying in oil.
Served with shrimp/avocado omelettes.
Thank you.. :O)
So glad to hear, Ross! The hash brown patties have become a staple for our breakfasts in our house. Even the kids love them!
Perfect! We just had breakfast for dinner and used your instructions…they were perfect! We also added a little cheddar at the end as another reader mentioned…delicious! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed them! I will need to try adding cheddar to them next time too!
I just did this and they came out perfect! I love the fact that I didn’t have to use oil and they came out very crispy. Only problem was I couldn’t fit four in the basket, just three, but that’s OK. Ate them with panela cheese. Delicious!
We love Ex crispy hash browns. I found that if I set it on there time that there barely cooked. So I set the timer for another 10 mins. and they are Ex crispy. Still on the fence about the air fryer because it takes longer to cook food compared to doing on the stove/oven.
Hi Teresa, did you preheat your air fryer before placing the hash browns in there? It can take up to 5 to 6 minutes for the air fryer to get up to temperature, making food take longer to cook. If you are preheating your air fryer and things are still faster in the oven, it’s possible your air fryer is faulty or not of great quality. Things typically take 50% less time to cook than a normal oven.
I got the Ninja Air Fryer XL. So far almost everything I have made in there has been a dismal failure. I put one hash brown and 1/2 slice of english muffin in a toast rack (cooks them sideways so both sides get cooked). In 2 minutes, the hash brown was done (I don’t like crispy) and the english muffin needed to be turned upside down for another minute to brown the bottom side. But JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING IS COOKING WAY TO FAST, even when I follow the time and temp guide. I’m a pretty good cook, so this is making me crazy. Another thing is those parchment rounds. I put the bacon on it to absorb the oil and the whole thing was wrinkled up and flying to the top even with the weight of the bacon. I am about to throw this air fryer in the trash and get an air fryer lid for my instant pot. And Ninja gives the most awful instructions. They tell you that the bake button is for baking, etc., etc. DUH But they give no examples of how long to cook items for any of the buttons. Even the cookbooks for the Ninja weren’t very helpful. And the “frozen foods” Ninja Air Fryer cookbook didn’t tell you have to cook “frozen meals or snacks.” Almost everything was from scratch which I don’t have time for anymore. Very disappointing!!!
Hi Nancy, so sorry you’re not enjoying your air fryer! It sounds like it might be how you prefer your food, so it doesn’t need to cook as long. I never recommend using the presets listed on the air fryer as they are so vague and everything cooks at different times. I do have a frozen air fryer recipes section on the site for some things you are looking to cook.
As for the parchment rounds, you can only use those for foods that are large and heavy enough to weigh down the round. Parchment paper also isn’t absorbent. To catch grease, you can stick a piece of bread under the basket inside the drawer. I also recommend looking into silicone liners as those don’t move when the food isn’t heavy enough. We have been loving ours!
Nancy Frias,
My sympathy! This style of cooking is not for you. Maybe try a convection, toaster oven. I used one that was very inexpensive and not as fast as a true convection oven. Also, not as fast as an air fryer. Quite reliable.
Samantha,
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, experience with all of us! I’ll be cooking the hash brown patties tomorrow. Can’t wait!
Gary
had tonight I loved them never cooked in air fryer.
If Samantha’s not married I would be her hubby sight unseen!! And perfect hashrowns bte!
Hi Randy, Wow, that’s high praise! I’m so happy you enjoyed them.