Learn how to make Frozen Hash Browns in Air Fryer with this easy recipe! Gone are the days of soggy or over-fried breakfast potatoes. With your trusty air fryer, you’ll get the crispiest, most delicious hash brown patties you’ve ever tasted, all with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties
Whether you’re prepping a quick breakfast for yourself, or feeding a hungry family, you have got to try frozen hash brown patties in air fryer! Your air fryer pretty much guarantees perfectly cooked hash browns every time — ones that are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
If you are a big fan of crispy hash browns or McDonald’s version, these taste very similar. I personally like using frozen hash brown patties even more because I can have them in the comfort of my home anytime I want them. And the best part? No more oil splatters or standing over the stove!
Kids and adults alike will go wild for this air fryer hash brown patties recipe! If you want crispy results, stay tuned because these are for you. This recipe will work for any brand of hashbrowns, from Trader Joe’s Brand and Ore Ida, Great Value Brand, your local generic store brand.
I have lots of delicious Air Fryer Breakfast recipes that I think you will enjoy! Here are some of my favorites: AIR FRYER CINNAMON ROLL MONKEY BREAD, AIR FRYER SIMPLY POTATOES, AIR FRYER EGGWICH BREADLESS BREAKFAST SANDWICH, and AIR FRYER BREAKFAST PIZZA WAFFLES!
Why You’ll Love Making Hash Brown Patties in Air Fryer
- Extra crispy results with no excess oil
- So easy and convenient with the air fryer
- Healthier than pan frying
- Perfectly cooked every time
- Ready in under 20 minutes
- Easy clean up
- Enjoy for breakfast, as a side dish, or even in a sandwich!
Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties
You only need a handful of easy-to-find ingredients to make frozen hash browns in air fryer — and you likely already have most of them at home.
For complete ingredients and quantities, as well as the nutritional information, keep on scrolling until you get to the bottom with a printable recipe card.
- Frozen Hash Brown Patties: The star of the show! I like working from frozen as it means I can keep my freezer stocked without worrying about things going bad quickly. As a reminder, you can use any type of frozen hash brown patties for this recipe.
- Cooking Spray or Olive Oil: A light spritz of cooking spray or a brush of olive oil ensures your air fryer frozen hash brown patties get nice and crispy and don’t stick to the basket.
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper (Optional): A pinch of salt and pepper can be sprinkled over the patties before cooking to enhance their natural potato flavor.
- Your Favorite Dipping Sauce (Optional): But are these truly even optional?! Whether it’s ketchup, cream cheese, hot sauce, or a creamy dip, having my favorite sauce on the side is a must for me.
How to Air Fry Frozen Hash Brown Patties
Below you’ll find my super easy, step-by-step guide to getting perfectly crispy hash brown patties in air fryer.
Step 1: Recipe prep
Preheat your air fryer model to 400 degrees F for 2-3 minutes.
Lightly spray or brush the frozen hash brown patties with cooking oil. Season the patties with a pinch of salt and pepper (or any other seasonings) if you’d like.
Step 2: Air fry
Arrange the hash brown patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Don’t overcrowd the basket as this can lead to uneven cooking. Depending on the side of your air fryer, you may need to cook your hash browns in batches.
Air fry the frozen hash brown patties for 5 minutes on one side, flip, then air fry for 5 minutes more.
Step 3: Check for doneness
Your frozen hash browns in air fryer are done when golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Step 4: Serve
Remove the cooked hash browns from the air fryer and serve them hot. They are great on their own, as a side with your favorite breakfast dishes, or as a fun and unique breakfast sandwich as shown below!
Frozen Hash Browns in Air Fryer Pro Tips
- No Need to Thaw: Cook the frozen patties straight from the freezer. In fact, thawing them can make them soggy and affect their ability to crisp up in the air fryer.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Remember to preheat your air fryer for the best results. This ensures the patties start cooking immediately and evenly, which contributes to a much crispier texture.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Place the hash brown patties in a single layer with some space between them. As mentioned, overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking and less crispy patties.
- Flipping is Key: Halfway through the cooking time, flip the hash brown patties to ensure they brown and crisp up evenly on both sides.
- Don’t Overcook: Watch for the point when the hash browns turn golden brown and crispy. Overcooking can make them too hard and dry.
- Season to Taste: Seasoning is optional, but I find that a little salt and pepper does enhance their flavor.
- Serve Immediately: For the best texture, serve your air fryer frozen hash brown patties hot, straight from the air fryer! They can lose their crispiness if left to sit for too long.
- Experiment with Toppings: Hash browns are super versatile. Feel free to top them with cheese, chives, a dollop of sour cream, or even bacon bits for added flavor.
Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties FAQs
As mentioned, no, you don’t need to thaw them. Cooking the patties directly from frozen actually helps them achieve a crispy texture.
It typically takes a total of about 8-10 minutes to make frozen hash brown patties in the air fryer. This can vary depending on your air fryer model and the size of the patties, so keep an eye on yours as they cook!
Yes, you can cook multiple patties as long as they are in a single layer and not overlapping. Remember that overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking!
No, you technically don’t have to add oil to make frozen hash browns in air fryer, but a light spritz of cooking spray can help you get a crispier texture. If you choose to use oil, use it sparingly. Opt for olive or avocado oil as a higher smoke point than vegetable or canola oil.
The hash browns are done when golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Let them cool to room temperature, then place in an airtight container in the fridge. Air fryer hash brown patties will keep for 3-5 days.
Absolutely! Reheating them in the air fryer for a few minutes can help retain their crispiness better than a microwave.
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Frozen Hash Browns in Air Fryer
Description
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen hashbrown patties
- olive oil
Instructions
- Place hashbrown patties in air fryer basket. Make sure your basket is sprayed with olive oil spray, so it’s easy to flip.
- Set the temperature to 400 degrees for 5 minutes, after 5 minutes flip and do another 5 minutes.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray, optional
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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trent
I had store-brand frozen hash-brown patties, and they came out perfectly! (Unfortunately, my air fryer would only cook 3 patties at a time without them overlapping, so I kept them hot in the toaster oven until ready to serve.) Thank you for these directions!
Lisa T.
I have cooked my potato patties in my instant vortex air fryer
John F
I did 1 for 4min. each side. Came out perfect. made a breakfast sandwich with Arnold sandwich thins, pepper jack cheese slice, 2 egg whites 1/2 yoke, sprinkled bacon bits .
1st time for this sandwich, it came out great.
Nancy
Thank you for this! I just recently purchase these exact hash brown patties from Trader Joe’s and cooked them just as you said and it was perfect!