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Crispy hash browns in air fryer basket

Hash Browns in Air Fryer – Crispy Frozen & Fresh Guide

Make golden, crispy hash browns in the air fryer, whether using frozen patties or fresh shredded potatoes. Quick, mess-free, and perfectly textured every time.
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Course: Air fryer, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Quick meals
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Abby Pinkmann
Cost: $1.5

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer (basket-style or oven-style)
  • 1 Spatula or tongs
  • 1 Bowl (for mixing shredded potatoes)

Ingredients

  • For frozen patties:
  • 2 hash brown patties frozen
  • For shredded hash browns:
  • 1 cup shredded potatoes fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder optional

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2–3 minutes.
  • Place frozen patties or prepared shredded potatoes in the basket in a single layer.
    Placing frozen hash browns into air fryer
  • For shredded, spray lightly with oil and season with salt and garlic powder.
    Mixing shredded hash browns with seasoning
  • Air fry patties for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway if desired.
    Cooking hash browns in air fryer mid-process
  • For shredded hash browns, cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping or stirring at the halfway mark.
  • Remove when golden and crisp. Serve hot.
    Flipping hash browns in air fryer for even crisp

Notes

  • Frozen patties require no oil, just space them out for airflow.
  • Shredded potatoes should be squeezed dry for max crisp.
  • Diced hash browns also work, cook for 12–15 min at 390°F and shake halfway.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal