Love cooking potatoes in the air fryer? Try my air fryer potato wedges, air fryer smashed potatoes, air fryer baked potato, and air fryer sweet potato fries next. I love surprising my family with freshly baked hash browns, but if I can have them ready in half the time but still turn out perfect, I’m all ears. By using the air fryer, you get extra crispy hash browns while the insides stay soft and fluffy.
Why I love this recipe
Quick. Compared to oven baking or deep frying, these hash browns cook in no time. Works with fresh or frozen hash browns. Use store-bought frozen patties or make homemade hash browns. It’s up to you! Foolproof. With the magic of the air fryer, you’ll never have to worry about how they’ll turn out. WAY less oil. A little cooking spray is all that’s needed to get the perfect flavor and texture. A healthy side dish. Potatoes are an excellent source of fiber, and minimal oil means they’re low in calories!
Ingredients needed
Shredded hash browns. I used frozen patties, but you can make your own (see my homemade hash browns) with shredded potatoes, potato starch, and some spices. If you make your own, I suggest using russet potatoes over the less-starchy Yukon gold potatoes. Cooking spray. I used olive oil spray, but you can use any neutral-flavored oil spray, like avocado oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil.
How to make air fryer hash browns
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Arman’s recipe tips
Keep the hash browns in an even layer. If not, they won’t get equal access to the head and become crispy. Season the hash browns. If you’re using scratchmade hash browns, remember to add some spices. I usually use salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add diced onion. Fold in finely diced onion into the hash brown mixture to add an extra layer of flavor.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Hash browns make the perfect breakfast pairing alongside over medium eggs. air fryer soft boiled eggs, and air fryer bacon or as a side to a crustless quiche, sausage McMuffins, or egg white omelettes. To freeze: If the hash browns are already pre-frozen/pre-cooked, avoid re-freezing them. If they’re fresh, allow them to cool and store them in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to three months. Reheatng: Reheat them in the air fryer until warm.
Frequently asked questions
More air fryer favorites
Air fryer quesadillas Air fryer corn on the cob Air fryer donuts Air fryer baby potatoes Air fryer potato chips Air fryer home fries Air fryer baked sweet potatoes Or any of my air fryer recipes
Originally published December 2022, updated and republished August 2024
