Air fryer hash browns (aka air fryer cubed potatoes) turn out perfect every time! Nice and crisp on the outside yet tender on the inside. They are so easy to make because you cook them from frozen and they are ready in just 25 minutes.
Air fryers are great for cooking vegetables like air fried broccoli, air fried carrots and air fried turnip fries, and they are especially good at cooking potatoes which is why I can't wait for you to make these air fryer cubed hash browns!
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Why you'll love this recipe:
- These hash browns are so easy to make because they are cooked from frozen. No need to thaw the diced potatoes first! It will save you so much time.
- They have the perfect texture. Nice and crisp on the outside yet tender on the inside. Just how fried potatoes should be.
- They are really versatile and can be spiced however you like. They can be eaten with breakfast, brunch or as a side dish with lunch or dinner. I love serving hash browns with my duck burgers, air fryer beef burgers or air fryer turkey burgers.
If you love air fryer potato recipes you will love air fryer crispy diced potatoes and air fried potato wedges too!
Ingredient notes:
For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
Jump to the Recipe Card- A bag of frozen diced hash browns: Any brand will do. I personally use unseasoned diced hash browns but you can get pre-seasoned ones too. Note that in Canada where I live, hash browns come as diced potatoes or cubed potatoes. I have since learned that in other parts of the world, including the US, hash browns more commonly come as shredded potatoes. I have not tried this cooking method with frozen shredded potatoes, just frozen cubed potatoes.
- Seasonings: salt and ground black pepper are all you need to season your hash browns perfectly. If the hash browns you buy are pre-seasoned you can likely skip adding your own seasonings.
- Avocado oil: this is used to help the seasonings stick to the potatoes. You could also swap this for olive oil if you prefer.
How to make air fryer hash browns:
- Step 1: Place the frozen hash browns on the trays of your air fryer or in the basket and cook the frozen diced potatoes for 25-27 minutes at 400F, ensuring you rotate the trays half way through, or give the hash browns a toss if you have a basket style air fryer.
- Step 2: Transfer the cooked hash browns to a bowl and toss them in the oil, salt and pepper. Then enjoy!
Top tips:
- Every model of air fryer is different so you may have to adjust the cooking time depending on the model you use. If you need help choosing an air fryer I have reviewed the best non-toxic air fryers for you.
- Depending on the size of your hash browns you may need to adjust the cooking time. If you have very finely chopped hash browns I recommend decreasing the cooking time.
- I do not preheat my air fryer for this recipe. If you do preheat it, decrease the cook time by a few minutes.
- This recipe works best for frozen cubed hash browns, not frozen hash brown patties or frozen shredded hash browns.
- You can season your hash browns however you like. Other great options include seasoning salt, garlic powder or onion powder.
Serving ideas:
Hash browns are great for breakfast and I love pairing them with over medium eggs, bacon, over hard eggs, a chicken omelette, air fryer Italian sausages or air fried bratwurst sausages.
Air fryer hash browns FAQs:
Absolutely! Simply reheat them for 1-2 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit in the air fryer when you are ready to eat them again.
That depends. Potatoes are naturally gluten free but some brands of hash browns will add ingredients that contain gluten so be sure to read labels carefully if you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant.
I don't recommend it. They get very mushy when you thaw them.
If you have any leftover cooked hash browns, store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Hash Browns
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen diced hash browns
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- sea salt (to taste)
- ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place the frozen hash browns on the trays of your air fryer and cook for 25-27 minutes at 400F, ensuring you rotate the trays half way through.
- Transfer the hash browns to a bowl and add the oil, salt and pepper. Stir well to coat.
Notes
- The calorie count and nutritional information will vary depending on the brand of hash browns you use. Be sure to check the brand you are using for accurate counts.
- Depending on the size of your hash browns you may need to adjust the cooking time (if you have finely diced hash browns, decrease the cooking time).
- If you buy pre-seasoned and pre-oiled hash browns you may not need to use the oil or salt and pepper.
- Feel free to add other spices such as ground cinnamon, chili powder, Italian seasoning etc to give these hash browns a different flavour.
- You do not need to preheat your air fryer for this recipe.
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Greg
Those pictures are home fries, not hash browns. They are delicious tho.
Frederick Jackson
Love the simplicity of the recioe..Be aware all hashbrowns are not equal in size. So adjust accordingly. I reduce temp and time 1st batch was overdone.