Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties

What I’m sharing with you today is the fragrant and crispy air fryer hash browns. You can eat one in one bite. The low calories and low oil content are really satisfying. Go try it now!

What are Air Fryer Hash Browns ?

Air fryer hash browns are a type of hash browns made in an air fryer. They are made from potatoes. Unlike traditional fried hash browns, air fryer hash browns do not require too much oil. , but the skin is still golden and crispy, and the inside is soft, glutinous and sweet.

It is suitable for people who pursue a healthy diet. It is quick and simple to prepare and is also suitable for daily family gatherings and event dinners.

Why I love this recipe

The reason why I like this air fryer baked potato cake is, first of all, because it is easy to make and does not require complicated ingredients. It only requires 3 raw materials. Secondly, the method is simple and even if you are a novice in the kitchen, you can easily make it.

What’s more, these air fryer baked potato cakes are very healthy. Because they are made in an air fryer, they don’t require a lot of oil. You only need to brush a thin layer on the surface to reduce greasiness and make them taste more refreshing.

The best thing is that hash browns are made from potatoes. They are very filling and healthy. They can replenish energy for the human body and reduce the intake of other high-calorie foods .

Ingredients Needed and Substitutions

Main Ingredients

Potatoes: The main ingredient for making air fryer hash browns, they provide a soft and glutinous texture and are the basic ingredient for making hash browns.

Corn starch: One of the main ingredients, it acts as a binder, allowing the mashed potatoes to clump together better and be easier to shape.

Condiment

Black pepper: used for seasoning, adding a unique spicy flavor to the hash browns and enhancing the overall flavor.

Substitutes:

Potatoes: Sweet potatoes or purple potatoes can be used instead.

Corn starch: can be replaced by potato starch, tapioca starch, or glutinous rice flour.

Black pepper: can be replaced with white pepper, pepper salt, curry powder, etc.

Can you stack hash browns in an air fryer?

I don't recommend doing this.

Although most foods in life can be directly stacked in the air fryer and cooked, it is not recommended to do so when making hash browns. Raw hash browns have a certain stickiness. Stacking them together will cause the hash browns to stick together, and it will also affect the crispy taste of the hash browns and cause them to fall apart easily.

Based on my experience, I recommend laying the hash browns flat in the air fryer and leaving some space between them to ensure that they are evenly cooked.

What kind of utensil should be used to flip food in the air fryer?

The coating on the air fryer is non-stick, so you can use a plastic utensil, such as a spatula, to flip food.

Using a metal scraper is not recommended as it may cause the basket to scratch and may even start flaking in the scratched areas.

Once the coating comes off, the basket is no longer non-stick, causing you to need more oil when cooking and making it more difficult to clean.

Tips for Success

Potato processing

After washing the potatoes, peel them and cut them into even-sized pieces. After steaming, mash them into fine mashed potatoes. Be careful not to make them too rough. If the mashed potatoes are too rough, the hash browns may not be soft enough. Also, be careful not to overcook the potatoes when steaming them, as too much water will affect the taste.

Black pepper seasoning tips

Before making mashed potatoes, add an appropriate amount of black pepper. Black pepper can increase the aroma of hash browns, but you need to pay attention to the amount. Too much will affect the flavor of the hash browns. It is recommended to use 1g, which is not strong and can bring out the natural flavor of potatoes.

Corn starch added

There are two main reasons for adding cornstarch. First, it makes the mashed potatoes stickier and easier to make into potato pancakes. Second, cornstarch can also make the potato pancake crust crispier.

Shape

When kneading mashed potatoes, try to keep them even in size to avoid one side being overcooked while the other side is undercooked during baking, and to ensure that each hash brown is cooked evenly.

Brush oil

The air fryer does not require too much oil. Just brush a thin layer of oil on the surface of the hash browns to help the crust become more golden and crispy. In the air fryer, the amount of oil does not need to be too much, a thin layer can achieve the ideal effect.

Preheat the air fryer

This is very important. Preheating the air fryer to 180 degrees in advance can ensure that the hash browns are evenly heated immediately after being put in, achieving the best crispy outside and soft inside effect.

Bake time

The baking time of hash browns is very particular. After many studies, I found that 25 minutes of baking time is particularly suitable. If the time is too long, the hash browns may become dry; if the time is too short, the outer layer of the hash browns will not be crispy enough.

Depending on the model of your air fryer, the baking time may need to be adjusted appropriately to ensure a golden and crispy outer layer and a soft and fluffy interior.