Crispy Crunchy Hash Browns Recipe

Photos of Crispy Crunchy Hash Browns Recipe

Enjoy your breakfast potatoes by turning them into crispy and crunchy hash browns! Everyone will love this, specifically the kids, especially when you serve them with breakfast sausages and sunny side up eggs. Hash browns are very simple to make as they have easy-to-find ingredients. All you need to do is to follow this crispy hash browns recipe and you’re on your way to a great head start!

Tips on Cooking Hash Browns

Aside from being crunchy, we want to achieve that finely grated, well-seasoned, and golden-brown result. In order to get that, here are some tips you might want to remember in making them:

Get all the moisture out. Drench the potatoes with water to get rid of the extra starch. Dry them out afterward with paper towels, getting as much moisture out as you can. You can also parboil your potatoes for 10 minutes before actually cooking them for another 20 to 30 minutes.
Use enough oil to cover the surface of your pan. Make sure it’s hot enough before you put the potatoes in so they won’t stick to the pan. You can also cook hash browns in bacon grease for savory hints of meat.
Cook hash browns in thin sheets for crispier results!
Let it cook on its own without flipping it every second, unless you want shredded hash browns. Wait for 2 to 3 minutes or until your hash browns have crispy edges and a golden brown look. You can flip them easier this way. It also ensures that they’re cooked evenly.
You can use other spices like kosher salt or garlic powder to flavor your hash browns, too. You’ll be surprised by how seasoning takes your potatoes to a whole other level.

Now, if you want to know how to make delicious crunchy air fryer-cooked hash browns, make sure to check our CAQ section below!

How To Make Crispy Crunchy Hash Browns

Turn your favorite shredded potatoes into crunchy, crispy hash browns and incorporate them into your morning meals! So simple yet satisfyingly good!

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

16 oz potatoes, preferably russet, shredded
8 tbsp butter, clarified
salt and ground pepper, to taste

To Serve:

parsley, chopped
parmesan cheese, shaved

Instructions

Heat the clarified butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Put the shredded potatoes into the heated butter and season them with salt and black pepper.
Cook and stir the potatoes for 5 minutes until brown crust forms.
Continue to cook and flip until the potatoes are browned all over.
Once they're cooked, you can serve this with shaved parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Sugar: 1g
:
Calcium: 22mg
Calories: 289kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fat: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Iron: 1mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Potassium: 489mg
Protein: 3g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Sodium: 271mg
Vitamin A: 1004IU
Vitamin C: 22mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

Want to share your own tips or discuss this Crispy Crunchy Hash Browns Recipe further? Join the conversation in the Recipe Sharing forum and let's talk about your favorite ways to make this classic breakfast side!

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I air fry hash browns?

If you want a healthier version of hash browns, all you have to do is air fry them. Preheat your air fryer at 360 degrees F. Grease your air fryer basket with oil and place the hash browns into the basket. Cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown on both sides. Finally, serve and enjoy your crispy crunchy air fryer hash browns!

How do I make hash brown patties?

Simply add one egg to this recipe to make your patties. Beat the egg and mix it with all other ingredients for it to hold together. Take a scoop for you to fry, and wait until it’s brown before you flip it!

Conclusion

Hash browns have simple ingredients yet they’re bursting with flavors that will give you a truly satisfying breakfast. You can easily achieve the crispy texture everyone wants in a matter of minutes and serve it with egg and bacon for a full-on hearty first nosh of the day!