Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns

Name: Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 20-ounce bag frozen shredded hash browns; Nonstick cooking spray

by Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition on Sep 25, 2021

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Here’s how to make Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns for a crispy and perfectly cooked breakfast side dish. Buy a bag of frozen hash browns and cook them in your air fryer until they are golden brown and crisp.

Everyone loves a simple breakfast recipe, but don’t throw this recipe into the breakfast-only category. If you love hash browns as much as I do, then lunch and dinner are fair game too!

Sometimes you crave the delicious crispy bite of a hash brown without all the mess of making them from scratch. This is where frozen hash browns and the air fryer meet up and really shine.

Contents hide

1 Why You Need This Recipe

2 Key Ingredients

3 Recipe Steps

4 Recipe Tips & Substitutions

5 FAQs

6 Other Air Fryer Recipes You Might Like

7 Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns

Why You Need This Recipe

Potatoes are the perfect way to bulk up a meal. You can eat them alone for breakfast or serve them alongside eggs, burgers, or chicken tenders for a quick weeknight meal.
White potatoes sometimes get a bad rap. But, they can be part of a healthy diet as they are rich in potassium, vitamin C, and are budget-friendly.
Air fryer frozen hash browns are a cinch to make. The hardest part is waiting for them to cook!
You get the perfect combination of crispy edges and tender potatoes. The air fryer does an excellent job crisping up the potatoes while keeping the insides tender.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients for air fryer frozen hash browns

Frozen shredded hash browns – Purchase your favorite brand or whichever one is on sale. If you are gluten-free make sure to check that it’s marked gluten-free. You can also find organic frozen shredded hash browns as well.

Nonstick cooking spray is essential to get that crispy exterior on the shredded potatoes. Don’t skip this step as it’s only a small amount.

Recipe Steps

how to cook frozen hash browns in an air fryer

Step One

Use your hands to break apart the hash browns inside the package.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Step Two

Pour the hash bags into the air fryer and spread them out evenly with a spatula.

Step Three

Spray the layer of hash browns with nonstick cooking spray and then close the air fryer drawer.

Step Four

Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes and then flip the hash browns over. Spray the top again and cook until the potatoes are brown and crispy.

Step Five

Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Tips & Substitutions

If you are using frozen hash brown patties, set the temperature of your air fryer to 400°F with a cook time of 15 minutes, flipping the patties once during the cooking process.
For gluten-free diets, be sure to use a brand of package fries that is labeled gluten-free.
Store any leftover cooked hash browns in an air tight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes before serving.
Serve these yummy hash browns with Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs for a full meal!

FAQs

How long do I cook frozen hash browns?

Shredded frozen hash browns take approximately 15 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip the potatoes halfway through and be sure to spray them with a nonstick cooking spray to allow the edges to crisp up nicely. If you want them to be crispier add 2 to 3 more minutes until you reach desired crispiness.

Other Air Fryer Recipes You Might Like

Or, check out my entire index of gluten-free air fryer recipes!

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