Air fryer frozen hash brown patties are one of the easiest ways to make a crispy, golden breakfast at home without turning on the stove. If you have ever struggled with soggy hash browns in the oven or uneven cooking in a pan, the air fryer solves that problem fast.
These hash brown patties come out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with very little effort. You can cook them straight from frozen, which makes this recipe perfect for busy mornings or quick meals. There is no need to thaw or prep anything ahead of time.
All you need to do is place the frozen patties in the air fryer basket, cook for a few minutes, flip halfway through, and they are ready to serve. It is a simple method that gives you consistent results every time.
For more air fryer recipes be sure to check out Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts, Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders, Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas, and Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu.
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🥔 Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns
- Quick and easy with no prep required
- Crispy texture without deep frying
- Cooked straight from frozen like these other great ideas - Best Air Fryer Frozen Foods
- Perfect for breakfast or quick meals - make these Air Fryer Breakfast Bowls (sausage and egg)
- Great base for breakfast sandwiches or bowls
- Works with any brand of frozen hash brown patties
This is one of those recipes you will keep coming back to because it is reliable and takes almost no effort.
Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Hash Browns
- 4 frozen hash brown patties - The brand of frozen hash brown patties I use is from Lyndale Farms and they are only 4 points per hash brown patty. Any frozen hash brown patty will work.
- See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to cook frozen Hash Browns in Air Fryer
Step 1: If your air fryer requires preheating then preheat it. Some do not, some do not
Step 2: Add the frozen hash brown patties to the air fryer basket and close it.
Step 3: Set the timer for 12 minutes and the temperature to 350.
Pro Tips
- Do not overcrowd the basket so the air can circulate properly
- Flip the patties halfway through to ensure even crisping
- Add a light spray of oil for extra golden edges
- Cook longer if you prefer extra crispy hash browns
- Keep an eye on them near the end since air fryers can vary
Storage
Store leftover hash brown patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them back in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through and crispy again. Avoid microwaving if possible, as it can make them soft.
What to serve with hash brown patties?
- Make it a full-on breakfast feast or brunch board with:
- Scrambled or fried eggs
- Air Fryer Turkey Bacon (Ready in 8 minutes) or Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
- Protein Yogurt Parfaits
- Breakfast sandwiches — use a hash brown patty as the bun!
Recipe FAQS
Yes, as long as they’re in a single layer. Don’t stack — air circulation is key.
Yes, frozen hash brown patties cook perfectly in the air fryer and do not need to be thawed first.
To make them extra crispy, cook them a few minutes longer and lightly spray with oil before cooking.
Some air fryers require preheating while others do not. If your model recommends it, preheat for best results.
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Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns
- Prep Time: 12 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 12 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
One food I’ve been loving lately is frozen hash brown patties in the air fryer. Frozen hash brown patties are simple to cook in your air fryer and make they make a great side dish for any breakfast.
Ingredients
4 frozen hash brown patties
Instructions
- If your air fryer requires preheating then preheat it. Some do not, some do.
- Add the frozen hash brown patties to the air fryer basket and close it.
- Set the timer for 12 minutes and the temperature to 350. If you like the hash browns crispier cook them for a couple of minutes longer.
- Please note, all air fryers do not cook food the same so the time above might need to be adjusted to fit your air fryer.
Notes
The brand of hash browns I like to use is Lyndale Farms Frozen Hash Brown Patties - they are 4 points for 1 hash brown. Always use your scanner app to find low point hash browns patties at the grocery stores.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
Mike says
This is great! Just got ninja. Air fried turkey breast yesterday for thanksgiving. Day after now, have the hash brown patties. Second tim using, It’s awesome. Thanks for posting!
Jenna says
Then leave them in the air fryer for a bit longer next time if you want them crispier. 🙂
Stella says
I’m trying the HashBrowns in the Air Fryer now! Let’s how they turn out! Happy New Month! May 2021 ok so they are done! They were only “ ok”!! Not too crispy♀️