Air Fryer Hash Browns

My favorite way to make air fryer hash browns. They get much crispier than cooking them on the stove and my kids are obsessed!

Extra crispy Air Fryer Hash Browns

My kids love breakfast for dinner nights so I’m constantly making breakfast food. One night I decided to throw some hash browns in the air fryer and was amazed at how crispy they got.

I’m talking crispier than you would ever get on the stove — without tasting dry.

Now, it’s the main the way I make them at my house — per request of my son who demands them cooked that way.

I don’t mind it because I just toss them in the air fryer and let them cook. I barely need to move them around or flip them like I did on the stove.

And, if you love a good air fryer breakfast recipe, try my recipes for french toast sticks, hash brown patties, hard boiled eggs, pancakes, and turkey bacon!

Why You’ll Love This Hash Brown AIr Fryer Recipe

The air fryer has become my favorite way to cook shredded hash browns because of how crispy they get. They get crispier than cooking them on the stove or oven, cook much faster, and have much less oil than deep frying! It’s also been less of a mess to air fry them.

Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns Ingredients

• Frozen shredded hash browns
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

How to Cook Frozen Hash Browns in the Air Fryer

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

STEP ONE: Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F.

STEP TWO: 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.

STEP THREE: Air fry them for about 23 minutes. After about 18 minutes of cooking, flip and move the hash browns around and spritz them with a little more oil.

Tips for Cooking Air Fryer Hash Browns

• Use frozen shredded potato hash browns for best results. I toss them in frozen and not thawed.
• Do not crowd the hash browns. I stack them a little since they shrink down as they cook and they have always cooked evenly for me.
• Flip them with 5 minutes left to make sure they are evenly cooked.
• Use any brand of frozen shredded hash browns, but I like using Simply Potatoes!
• Spritz the hash browns with oil again to keep them from getting dry. I find just a little more oil about 5 minutes before they’re done is enough.
• Use your favorite kind of oil. I’ve used canola oil, vegetable oil, and even avocado oil with these and they’ve all turned out great.
• Use a parchment liner to help with clean up and prevent any little pieces from falling through the basket or tray.
• Add some more spices like onion powder or paprika for a more seasoned flavor. I’ve even diced up some onions and cooked them with the hash browns!

What to Serve with Shredded Hash Browns

On a typical morning I love to pair these with air fryer bacon and sweet cream pancakes, but if I have a little more time, I will also add on some air fryer eggs and sausage too.

Air Fryer Hash Browns FAQs

How Many Hash Browns Can I Put in an Air Fryer at One Time? 

I find stacking your shredded hash browns a bit will still allow them to cook evenly. The potatoes shrink up as they cook and get crispy, so a little more than a single even layer in the air fryer basket or tray will work perfect.

Why Won’t My Hash browns Get Crispy? 

I find that my hash browns don’t get crispy if I put too many in the air fryer at once or don’t preheat my air fryer.

Always place your food in the air fryer when it’s already hot and only cook as much as you can fit in slightly more than one layer.

How Long to Cook Hash Browns in the Air Fryer

When I use frozen shredded hash browns, they take about 23 minutes to cook in a preheated air fryer at 370 degrees F.

Storing and Reheating Hash Browns in the air Fryer 

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up 5 days. To reheat them, cook them in a preheated air fryer at 370 degrees F for about 3-5 minutes.

How to Keep Hash Browns From Falling Through the Air Fryer Basket

If I am using an air fryer that has larger holes on the basket, I always use a silicone liner or a parchment round. It not only helps keep the hash browns from falling through, but also helps with clean up! Just remember to put the parchment paper in after preheating your air fryer.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
• Air Fryer Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Frozen Pizza
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Hot Dogs
• Frozen Burgers in the Air Fryer

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