Easy Breakfast: How to cook hash brown patties in the air fryer

I recently figured out how to cook hash browns in an air fryer. The hash browns made are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the taste is super good. Many friends are curious about what the method is. Today, I will share with you how to cook hash browns in an air fryer!

How to cook hash brown patties in the air fryer?

My method of cooking hash browns in an air fryer is very simple. Even if you are a novice, you can easily complete it.

First, you need to preheat the air fryer to 375°F - 400°F (about 190°C - 200°C) five minutes in advance. This step is very important and can ensure that the hash browns are heated evenly.

Then take out the hash browns from the refrigerator. If they are frozen hash browns, there is no need to thaw them. You can directly put them into the frying basket. Note that you should spread the hash browns flat. If your air fryer has a small capacity, then you can put 3 - 4 pieces at a time.

Then you can set the time. It is recommended to set the time for 8 - 12 minutes. When it is 4 - 6 minutes, pull out the frying basket and turn the hash browns over to ensure that both sides are baked golden and crispy.

After the time is up, open the air fryer, and the fragrant hash browns are completed. You can dip them in ketchup or salt and pepper. With one bite, they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, extremely satisfying!

How long do you cook frozen hash brown patties in an air fryer?

The amount of time it takes for the air fryer to cook the hash browns depends on the size of the hash browns and the temperature set by the air fryer.

If your air fryer is 1200-1400 watts and the temperature is set at 375°F to 400°F (about 190°C to 200°C), thinner hash browns will only need to bake for 8-10 minutes and thicker hash browns for 10-12 minutes.

If you set the temperature of the air fryer to be low, such as about 160°C - 180°C, then the baking time will be longer, about 12 to 15 minutes, if the hash browns are large, then the time will be longer.

Secondly, different brands of potato cakes, raw materials and water content will also be some differences, which will also affect the baking time. So while baking, you can watch the color of the hash browns through the window of the air fryer. When the surface of the hash browns appear attractive golden brown, and there is a slight crisp feeling, it is ready to bake.

What is the trick to cooking hash browns?

Material selection

If you make hash browns by yourself, choose potatoes with a slightly harder texture. For example, yellow-hearted potatoes are quite good. This kind of potato has a relatively high starch content, and the hash browns made have a more glutinous and soft taste. After peeling and shredding the potatoes, be sure to use kitchen paper towels to squeeze out the excess water. Otherwise, the hash browns will be very soft and not easy to form, and oil will splash when frying.

If you use frozen hash browns, then choose a brand with good quality and a clean ingredient list.

Seasoning

If you make it yourself, salt and black pepper are basic seasonings. Adding some chopped onions and minced garlic will make it more flavorful. Add 1 - 1.5 grams of salt and 0.5 - 1 gram of black pepper for every 100 grams of shredded potatoes.

Cooking method

If you use a frying pan to fry, heat the pan in advance, add an appropriate amount of oil. When the oil temperature reaches about 60% heat (you can insert a chopstick into the oil and see small bubbles emerging around it), then put in the hash browns. Press the hash browns to an appropriate thickness, about 0.5 - 1 centimeter, and fry slowly over low heat. Fry one side for 3 - 4 minutes until it turns golden yellow, and then turn it over and fry the other side.

If you use an air fryer, as I mentioned earlier, preheat it first. Note that the hash browns should be spread flat and not stacked. Remember to turn them over halfway so that the hash browns can be heated evenly and achieve a crispy outside and tender inside.

Eat while hot

Just out of the pot, hash browns are the most fragrant. If you make too many at one time, you can place the hash browns in the oven and heat them at a low temperature (150 - 160°C), so that they can also maintain a good taste.

Can frozen hashbrown patties be fried?

Frozen hash browns can be fried.

Frozen potato cake can be fried directly, but in order to make potato cake taste more crisp, it is best to defrost potato cake under the greenhouse and then fry, defrosted potato cake is more susceptible to heat, while the moisture content is less, it is easier to fry golden crispy, the following is how to operate:

If you are using a saucepan, pour a good amount of oil into the pan, not too much oil, just to cover the bottom of the pan. Put the pan on a medium heat, and when the oil is hot, about 60% hot, put the defrosted hash browns in, and do it very gently so that the oil doesn't splash.

After the potato cake is in the pan, you can press it slightly with a shovel, so that the potato cake can fully contact the bottom of the pan and be heated more evenly. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the hash browns are golden brown on both sides and slightly charred around the edges

If frying, heat the oil to 70% and carefully drop the hash browns into the oil, not too much at a time or they will stick together. While frying, gently toss the hash browns with your chopsticks to heat them evenly. Generally fry for 2-3 minutes, see the potato cake turned golden brown, you can use a slotted spoon out. Take it out and put it on kitchen paper to soak up the oil so it doesn't taste too greasy.

Is it better to fry hash browns in butter or oil?

Fried hash browns with butter and fried hash browns each have their own advantages, you can choose according to your preferences.

Fried with butter

Taste and flavor: Fried hash browns with butter have a milky and crispy taste. The aroma of butter can penetrate into the hash browns, making their flavor more intense.

Ease of operation: Fried hash browns with butter are relatively simple, suitable for quick preparation and daily family consumption.

Health considerations: Butter contains high calories and fat, so just eat it in moderation.

Fried with oil

Taste and flavor: Fried hash browns will have a crispier crust, suitable for diners who like a crispy taste.

Operation precautions: You need to control the oil temperature and frying time to prevent the outside from being burnt and the inside from being raw or fried.

Health considerations: Fried hash browns have a high calorie content, so it is recommended to use vegetable oil and control the amount of oil to reduce unnecessary fat intake.

In general, if you focus on the richness of flavor and taste, and don't care too much about calorie intake, you can choose to fry hash browns with butter. If you prefer a crispy texture and are health-conscious, you can choose to fry them in oil, and control the oil temperature and time. No matter which method you choose, the key is to master the heat and seasoning to make hash browns that suit your taste.

What is the best way to cook frozen hash browns?

Personally, I think there is no absolute "best" method for cooking frozen hash browns. What you like is the best. The following are three common methods:

Air fryer method

This method is very simple. First preheat the air fryer to 375°F - 400°F (about 190°C - 200°C). Then put the frozen hash browns directly into the frying basket. Note that you should spread them flat and don't let them overlap, otherwise they will not be heated evenly.

According to the size of the hash browns and the power of the air fryer, set the time to about 8 - 12 minutes. Remember to turn the hash browns over halfway so that both sides can be baked golden and crispy. The hash browns made by the air fryer have less oil and a crispy outside and tender inside.

Frying pan method

Put an appropriate amount of oil in the frying pan. I recommend using oil with a slightly higher smoke point such as olive oil or corn oil. Turn on medium heat. After the oil heats up, put in the frozen hash browns. Gently press the hash browns with a spatula to make it fully contact the bottom of the pan and be heated more evenly.

Fry each side for about 3 - 4 minutes. Turn them over timely when frying until both sides show a beautiful golden color and the edges are slightly crispy, and then they can be taken out of the pan. The fried hash browns have a crispy skin and a soft inside.

Oven baking

Preheat the oven to 400°F (about 204°C). Lay tin foil or parchment paper on the baking tray to prevent the hash browns from sticking to the baking tray. Put the frozen hash browns on the baking tray, leaving a little gap between each piece.

Put it in the preheated oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes. During the baking process, you can turn the baking tray to ensure even heating. The baked hash browns have a crispy skin and a good taste, and you can bake multiple pieces at the same time.