10 Minute Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties
Using the air fryer is the best way to cook frozen hash brown patties! In just 10 minutes or less, you’ll have a tasty hash brown thats crispy on the outside and warm on the inside ready for your favorite breakfast foods. Learn how to make Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties in the Ninja Foodi, too!
If you want to make a quick and easy part of breakfast and don’t have a lot of time, then using the air fryer is the best way to make frozen foods for breakfast, including bacon, breakfast sausage, breakfast sandwiches, and even frozen hash browns!
When I go to the grocery store, I always pick up a pack of frozen hash browns. The most popular ones are from Trader Joe’s, but I also love Walmart Great Value hash browns and even the ones from Aldi when they have them in stock.
The air fryer uses dry circulating heat to cook frozen potato patties so they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside without oil providing an even more healthy option. There is virtually no clean up and you can have them ready to your desired level of crispy in just 10 minutes or less!
📖How To Air Fry Frozen Hash Brown Patties
1️⃣ Preheat the air fryer: Because these hash browns are both thawing and getting crispy in the same cycle, it’s important that you preheat your air fryer to 400F for 3-5 minutes.
2️⃣ Air Fry The Frozen Hash Brown Patties: Add the hash browns to the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer and set the timer for 12 minutes keeping in mind that you may not need to use all this time. At the 5 minute mark, flip them using tongs or a spatula. Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes depending on how crispy you enjoy them.
🥷🏻Ninja Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties
You can use any air fryer for this cooking method, but I love the Ninja Foodi. Not only are they a safe and reliable brand, but depending on what you buy, they have a bunch of different cooking methods, from air frying, pressure cooking, and even dehydrating and baking. I personally love the Ninja Foodi grill because it has a large air fryer basket and can fit a lot of frozen hash brown patties without overlapping.
🥓Serve With These Breakfast Favorites
- Bacon Ranch Egg Salad Spoon this egg salad on top of the hash browns. The crispy hash browns provide a satisfying contrast to the creamy, flavorful egg salad, making for a balanced and filling meal.
- Air Fryer Canned Cinnamon Rolls Balance the sweet and savory and make canned cinnamon rolls right in your air fryer!
- Air Fryer Frozen Bacon The crispiness of the bacon complements the hash browns perfectly, giving you that classic breakfast duo. No need to defrost either!
- Air Fryer Scrapple The rich flavor of the scrapple is balanced by the light, crispy texture of the hash browns, creating a perfect harmony on your plate.
- Buffalo Chicken Frittata The buffalo chicken adds a kick to your meal, while the hash browns help to cool things down with their crispy, golden goodness.
- Ground Beef Breakfast Sausage Patties The savory sausage patties are perfectly complemented by the crunchy texture of the hash browns.
- Mexican Breakfast Hash The bold, spicy flavors of the Mexican hash are perfectly balanced by the crispiness of the hash browns.
- French Onion Quiche The rich, savory flavors of the quiche pair beautifully with the crispy, golden hash browns, creating a meal that’s both elegant and satisfying.
⏲Best Time & Temperature For Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties (Cooking Chart)
How long it takes to air fry a frozen hash brown patty depends on how thick and long they are. These are general recommendations. The typical hash brown patty needs about 8-12 minutes to cook at a temperature 375F-400F depending on its thickness.
| Type of Hash Brown | Cooking Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Thin Hash Brown Patties | 7-8 minutes | 375F |
| Mini Hash Brown Circles | 8-10 minutes | 375F |
| Standard Hash Brown Patties | 10-12 minutes | 400F |
📝NOTE: If you like your hash browns extra crispy, add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
👩🏻🍳Expert Tips For Crispy Hash Browns
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket! Each hash brown patty needs space to crisp up perfectly. Give them room to breathe for that golden, crunchy finish without getting soggy.
- Leave them frozen until ready to cook. No need to thaw! Thawing can make them soggy, and they crisp up better straight from the freezer.
- Let the hash browns rest for a minute after cooking. This allows the outside to crisp up even more as they cool slightly.
❔FAQ
Yes, you can reheat leftover hash browns in the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook them for 3-5 minutes until they’re heated through and crispy again. Avoid reheating them in the microwave, as they may become soggy.
It’s possible to cook other foods at the same time, but make sure not to overcrowd the basket. Foods that cook at a similar temperature and time, like bacon, can be cooked alongside the hash browns, but they should be placed in a single layer for even cooking.
helpful to use it to prevent sticking and to help the hash browns cook more evenly. This function moves the hash browns slightly, ensuring that hot air circulates around them better.
Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 4 Hash Brown Patties frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer. Because these hash browns are both thawing and getting crispy in the same cycle, it’s important that you preheat your air fryer to 400F for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the hash browns to the bottom of the Ninja Foodi or air fryer basket in a single layer and set the timer for 12 minutes keeping in mind that you may not need to use all this time.
- At the 5 minute mark, flip them using tongs or a spatula.
- Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes depending on how crispy you enjoy them.
- Remove from air fryer with spatula or tongs and serve hot.
Notes
⏲Best Time & Temperature For Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties
The amount of time it takes to air fry a frozen hash brown patty depends on how thick and long they are. These are general recommendations. The typical hash brown patty needs about 8-12 minutes to cook at a temperature 375F-400F depending on its thickness.- Thin Hash Brown Patties – 7-8 minutes at 375F
- Mini Hash Brown Circles – 8-10 minutes at 375F
- Standard Hash Brown Patties -10-12 minutes at 400F
