Cooking frozen hash browns in the air fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy this classic English breakfast side. With just one ingredient, you can have perfectly crispy hash browns in just 12 minutes!
I love making breakfast in the air fryer—it’s so simple and makes weekend mornings a breeze!
There’s hardly any cleanup, whether I'm cooking crispy frozen hash browns in air fryer, air fryer hard-boiled eggs, air fried veggie sausages, or mushrooms. I love serving it all with a side of baked beans.
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Why this recipe works?
- One ingredient – Just frozen hash browns, making it a simple recipe anyone can make.
- No oil required – They come out crispy with no added oil, making them a healthier choice.
- Quick and easy – In just 10-12 minutes, you’ll have perfectly cooked hash browns with minimal effort.
- Kid-friendly recipe – No preheating or worries about burns, so kids can easily make them.
- Versatile – Serve them as a snack with cilantro chutney or replace potato tikki in ragda patties.
- Dietary friendly – Suitable for vegans and vegetarians (check the label for any egg content).
Ingredients
See the recipe card below for detailed ingredients and measurements.
Frozen Hash browns: Widely available in the frozen aisle at most UK supermarkets or bulk stores like Costco. They come in triangle patty shapes, unlike American-style hash browns, which are made from fried diced potatoes. For a similar recipe, check out my Air Fryer Parmentier Potatoes.
How to cook Frozen Hash browns in Air fryer?
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 2 minutes (optional for even crisping). Put the frozen hash browns in the air fryer basket.
Step 2: Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip the hash browns halfway through (around 5 minutes) for even cooking. Serve hot.
Pro Tips
- Depending on the number of servings you need, pick 1 hash brown per person.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure the hash browns crisp up evenly.
- For extra crispiness, increase the cooking time by a few minutes based on the thickness of the hash browns. Cook for an extra 2-3 minutes to achieve crispy, golden perfection.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder, or your favorite spices for added flavor before air frying! (Optional)
Storing Leftover Cooked Frozen Hash Browns
Cool the hash browns completely, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve hash browns as a component of a classic English breakfast along with Eggs, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sausages, Tomatoes, and Baked beans.
- For a delicious after school snack, pair with sour cream and chives dip, boom boom sauce or sriracha mayo.
- As a simple hack, replace the potato tikki with these hash browns in Ragda Patties.
Recipe FAQ's
In the UK, hash browns are triangular fried potato patties typically served as part of a traditional English breakfast. They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a popular side dish to complement eggs, sausages, beans, and more.
Frozen hash browns typically take about 12-14 minutes to cook in an air fryer. For smaller or thinner hash browns, the cooking time may be slightly shorter. Make sure to check on them a few minutes before the end to get your desired crispiness.
No, there's no need to thaw frozen hash browns before cooking them. You can cook them directly from frozen in the air fryer, oven, or skillet for a quick and easy meal.
Yes, you can easily cook frozen hash browns in the oven or on a skillet. In the oven, bake them for about 15-20 minutes, and on a skillet, cook them for around 15-20 minutes as well. Both methods will give you a crispy, delicious result!
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Ingredients
- 6 Frozen Hash browns
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 C for 2 minutes. (Optional)
- Place 6 hashbrowns in the air fryer basket, without overcrowding.
- Air fry at 200C for 10 - 14 minutes in total depending upon the thickness of hash browns. At halfway mark, flip the hash browns.
- Remove the crispy hash browns from the air fryer after the air frying cycle ends.Enjoy on its own with tomato ketchup or serve as a component of your English Breakfast.
Notes
- Depending on the number of servings you need, pick 1 hash brown per person.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure the hash browns crisp up evenly.
- For extra crispiness, increase the cooking time by a few minutes based on the thickness of the hash browns. Cook for an extra 2-3 minutes to achieve crispy, golden perfection.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder, or your favorite spices for added flavor before air frying! (Optional)
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