After making hash browns in your air fryer, youll never go back to other methods!

Like, SO CRISPY.

You have to try it out!

Air Fryer Hash Browns on a Plate with a Sunny Side Egg and in an Air Fryer Basin

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They are a bit smaller than Russets and have a waxy skin instead of hard brown skin.

I would verify to peel Russets as the skin can be thicker.

you could get away with not peeling them.

Air Fryer Hash Browns in Air Fryer Basin

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What you absolutely must do though is wash the potatoes well.

I rinse mine 2-3 times.

This will remove most of the starch on the exterior of the potatoes.

Air Fryer Hash Browns on a Plate with a Sunny Side Egg

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But, of course, now they are wet which isnt great for air-frying.

So, transfer the hash browns to a few paper towels and dry them out as much as possible.

They would also be delicious with thisbagel breakfast casserole recipe!

Grated Potatoes in a Bowl of Water Next to Some Uncut Potatoes for Air Fryer Hash Browns Recipe

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Add the grated potatoes to a bowl with cold water.

Rinse the potatoes a few times until the water is mostly clean.

Shredded Potatoes on Paper Towel for Air Fryer Hash Brown Recipe

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Drain off as much water as possible from the potatoes.

Remove the potatoes from the bowl and spread them out over a few paper towels and dry them well.

Stir with a spoon to season evenly.

Hash Brown Potatoes in Bowl with Paprika, Salt, and Pepper for Air Fryer Recipes

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Spray an air fryer basket with nonstick spray.

Spread out the hash browns in the basket of an air fryer in an even layer.

Then spritz the hash browns with a little nonstick spray.

Air Fryer Hash Browns in Air Fryer Basin

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Its okay if they overlap or stack up some.

If there are any clumps of potatoes, attempt to break them up.

The potatoes might start to take on some color on the edges, which is good!

Air Fryer Hash Browns in Air Fryer Basin

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Divide hash browns between plates and serve with eggs and sprinkled with fresh chives or parsley.

Air Fryer Hash Browns on a Plate with a Sunny Side Egg

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