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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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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Air fryer, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Quick meals
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Place frozen patties or prepared shredded potatoes in the basket in a single layer.
    Placing frozen hash browns into air fryer
  3. For shredded, spray lightly with oil and season with salt and garlic powder.
    Mixing shredded hash browns with seasoning
  4. Air fry patties for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway if desired.
    Cooking hash browns in air fryer mid-process
  5. For shredded hash browns, cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping or stirring at the halfway mark.
  6. 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.