Looking for a fast and craveable breakfast? Then these Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties are for you! Find out how to cook frozen hash brown patties in the air fryer so they turn out crispy and delicious every time.
Have a package of frozen hash brown patties in your freezer? You’re not alone! We always have a stash, and our family loves them for quick breakfasts on busy mornings.
And if you have an air fryer, you’ve got one of the easiest ways to cook them at your fingertips! One of the best parts: they take less than 15 minutes from start to finish.
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
Air frying frozen hash brown patties is one of my favorite ways to cook them, for so many different reasons.
- Hands-off cooking. Simply add the frozen patties to the air fryer, set the time, and flip halfway through. No constantly watching the stove or worrying about oil splatter.
- Crispy hash brown patties without added oil. The circulating fan in the air fryer allows the patties to get that super crispy outer hash brown crunch we all love without cooking it in a lot of oil.
- Easy clean up. Most air fryers have non-stick baskets or trays, making them super easy to clean!
- Variety. You can use hash brown patties to create so many different kinds of breakfast meals. Read on below for some ideas!
A one-ingredient recipe
All you really need to make these are frozen hash brown patties. That’s really it! Optional ingredients include cooking spray, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
Step-by-step instructions
Every air fryer is different. Depending on your air fryer, you may need to preheat it at 400°F for 2-3 minutes. If you have one that heats up quickly, and if you’re in a hurry, you can skip this step.
- You can spray the air fryer basket or trays with cooking spray if you’d like some added protection from the patties sticking to the basket or tray. My Ninja air fryer is really well-coated, so I usually skip this step.
- Next, add the frozen hash brown patties to the basket or tray in a single layer. You may need to work in batches or use an internal rack for more space, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the hash browns reach your desired level of crispness.
Marlynn’s Tip
Recipe Tip
Don’t overload the air fryer baskets. You want to make sure each hash brown patty can lay flat in the tray so they cook evenly.
Air Fryer Breakfast Recipe FAQs
No, one of the best things about an air fryer is that you don’t need to add oil to get food nice and crispy. It’s a good idea to apply cooking spray to the trays themselves to prevent the food from sticking, however.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes, until the hash browns are warm and crisp again.
Allow leftover hash browns to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.
Hash brown breakfast ideas
One of the BEST things about hash brown patties is how versatile they are. You can create so many different breakfast options with them!
👉🏼 Top a hash brown patty with a fried egg, salsa, and chopped cilantro for a delectable Tex-Mex breakfast.
👉🏼 Enjoy them as part of a classic American breakfast along with a fried or scrambled egg, a couple of slices of air fryer bacon, and a cup of coffee.
👉🏼 Serve them alongside a sweet breakfast treat, like some delicious air fryer cinnamon rolls.
Here are some other hash brown breakfast ideas:
- Top with sliced ham and Grueyere cheese then air fry or microwave for an additional 30-45 seconds, until the cheese melts.
- Make an air fryer hash brown casserole: line a lightly greased baking dish with air fried hash brown patties, top with scrambled eggs, sausage crumbles, and shredded cheeses. Then bake for 15 minutes or just until the cheese gets all melty.
- Top with slices of avocado, radishes, cucumbers, and microgreens for a vegetable-packed brunch or snack.
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Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 frozen hash brown patties
- optional: cooking spray
Instructions
- If desired, spray the air fryer basket or trays with cooking spray (see notes).
- Preheat air fryer at 400°F for 2 minutes. Add the frozen hash brown patties. Air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the hash browns reach your desired level of crispness.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
