Description
These crispy air fryer hash browns are a delicious and easy breakfast or snack option made with grated potatoes, onion, garlic, and spices. Cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, they are crispy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes, grated
- 1/2 white onion, finely chopped (or shallot)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp flaky salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsp self-raising flour
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Grate the potatoes and drain any excess water thoroughly. Squeeze out all liquid to ensure the mixture isn’t soggy. Place grated potatoes in a large bowl.
- Mix in flavorings: Add finely chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, dried oregano, flaky salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl with potatoes. Mix well with a fork until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Bind the mixture: Crack the egg into the mixture and add the self-raising flour. Stir the mixture well with a fork until it is lightly bound but not wet or gloopy. Add more flour if the mixture feels too loose to shape.
- Form the hash browns: Wet your hands lightly to prevent sticking. Divide the mixture into 4 large or 6 smaller portions. Shape each portion into oval or rectangular patties by forming into a ball then patting down gently.
- Air fry the hash browns: Preheat the air fryer to 240°C (460°F). Place the formed hash browns in the air fryer basket and cook at this temperature for 5-10 minutes to crisp the exterior.
- Lower temperature and finish cooking: Reduce the air fryer temperature to 160°C (320°F) and continue cooking the hash browns for an additional 25 minutes. Flip them halfway through cooking for even browning and thorough cooking inside.
- Serve: Once the hash browns are golden brown on the outside and soft cooked inside, remove them from the air fryer. Serve immediately while warm. Optionally, top with mayonnaise and fresh chives or your favorite condiments.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes to achieve crispiness.
- You can substitute the egg with a vegan egg replacer for a dairy-free version.
- Self-raising flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour blends if needed.
- The cooking times might vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and size of hash browns.
- For extra crispiness, spray the hash browns lightly with oil before air frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hash browns, air fryer, crispy potatoes, breakfast recipe, easy hash browns, vegetarian breakfast
