How to cook frozen hash browns in deep fryer

The air fryer is my favorite way of cooking hash browns as they turn out deliciously crisp every time.

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Hash Browns Serving Ideas
Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Recipe Tips
Nutrition Information
More Air Fryer Recipes
How do you cook frozen hash browns?
Should I thaw frozen hash browns before frying?
How long do frozen hash browns take to cook?
How long do you deep fry Cavendish hash browns?

After roughly twenty minutes in the air fryer, you will have some of the most perfectly cooked hash browns. They cook to be slightly crunchy and loaded with flavor. I much prefer the air fryer over traditional cooking methods such as deep frying or oven baking.

This recipe will make enough hash browns for roughly two to six people. It heavily depends on whether you are feeding big eaters. I recommend making some additional side dishes to go with the hash browns.

Hash browns can vary quite a bit depending on where you live. For this recipe, we are focusing on frozen hash browns that are found in supermarkets in Australia. These hash browns might be like the ones available in your area.

You can make hash browns from scratch but it will require a bit of extra time in the kitchen. I find it much easier to simply buy them frozen straight from the supermarket.

Hash Browns Serving Ideas

Hash browns always go great as part of a delicious breakfast. My full breakfast usually includes bacon, poached eggs, hash browns, bread, mushrooms, and sometimes tomatoes. If you have an extra air fryer, you can cook the bacon in the air fryer as well.

You can serve the hash browns like loaded fries and top them with cheese, bacon, and much more. To do this, simply top the hash browns with the cheese, bacon, and other toppings and cook in the air fryer for another couple of minutes.

I love to add hash browns to a breakfast sandwich as it adds a delicious crunch to the sandwich. If you love all-in-one breakfasts, then I highly recommend that you give it a go. It is delicious.

All the steps for cooking hash browns in the air fryer are right below. If you have any feedback, please do not hesitate to leave a comment at the bottom of this page.

Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns Recipe

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Prep time5 Minutes

Cook time20 Minutes

Total time25 Minutes

Serves2

Ingredients

6 frozen hash browns
1 tsp cooking oil

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F). It will take roughly 5 minutes to heat.
Place the hash browns into the air fryer. Do not stack or overlap.
Lightly spray the hash browns with the cooking oil.
Cook for 10 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Serve & Enjoy.

Recipe Tips

Make sure you do not overlap the hash browns, as this will reduce the chance of them crisping.
Fitting lots of hash browns into the air fryer might be difficult. You might want to consider using a rack so you can add more layers.
The cooking oil is optional and is only there to help crisp the hash browns.
The nutritional information below is an estimate from an online nutrition calculator. For more accurate information, refer to the hash browns packet.

Note: I use a 7.2L (6.6 qt) Air Fryer for all the delicious Air Fryer recipes that I have on this website. If you have a different-sized air fryer, you may need to adjust the recipe’s quantities and timings.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 116g (4.1 oz)

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Calories Per Serving: 254

Amount Per Serving

Total Fat: 13.4g

Saturated Fat: 1.1g

Trans Fat: 0g

Total Carbohydrate: 33g

Dietary Fiber: 4g

Sugars: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 17mg

Protein: 3g

The information above is an estimate generated by an online nutrition calculator.

More Air Fryer Recipes

We have plenty more air fryer recipes that I reckon you will love. Below are just a couple of my all-time favorites.

For something super easy, I highly recommend cooking frozen chicken nuggets in the air fryer. When they are ready, they will be deliciously crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. It is the perfect way to cook yourself some delicious comfort food.

Another potato dish that works great in the air fryer is some Tater Tots. These delicious gems of potato will cook to be deliciously crisp and match perfectly with whatever you are cooking. I highly recommend giving them a try.

I hope that the frozen hash browns cook perfectly in the air fryer for you. Please leave us a comment below if you have any feedback that you would like to share.

How do you cook frozen hash browns?

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C. Place the frozen hash browns in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. Turn halfway through, and cook until crispy and golden brown.

Should I thaw frozen hash browns before frying?

Thawing hash browns will guarantee that you have the tastiest dish possible and that they are cooked all the way through. No one likes biting into a dish for an ice cold bite of potato. Thawing out frozen ingredients before cooking also allows you to remove the excess moisture.

How long do frozen hash browns take to cook?

Conventional Oven: Preheat oven to 425F. Arrange frozen Golden Hash Brown Patties in a single layer on baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart. Bake 24-26 minutes, flipping after 12 minutes.

How long do you deep fry Cavendish hash browns?

Fry 2 to 3 minutes, or to a light golden color. Caution for oil preparation methods: ice crystals may form on frozen food and can cause spattering when added to hot oil. Add product carefully to hot oil. Keep frozen.