Instead of getting up early and waiting through the drive through line, what if I told you you could enjoy one of your favorite parts of fast food breakfast at home? Just make some Trader Joe’s frozen hash browns in the air fryer for that same shredded hash brown patty you love.
Trader Joe’s frozen hash browns are the perfect food to cook in your air fryer. They get golden brown and crispy outside, with soft, cooked potato shreds on the inside. They use far less oil than deep frying, so they’re a healthier breakfast option over the fast food joint!
Aside from needing less napkins, you’ll be delighted to know you don’t even need to leave the house. The package of hash brown patties sits in the freezer, and when you’re in the mood just pop a hash brown out and it cooks up in just 10-15 minutes depending on the crispiness desired.
You can also change things up and season the patties any way you like. From simple salt and pepper to barbecue and other seasonings, you can enjoy a variety!
What You’ll Need
Frozen hash brown patties (such as Trader Joe’s)
Nonstick or oil spray (optional)
Additional seasonings if desired (optional)
Ingredient Notes and Tips
While I have Trader Joe’s frozen hash browns here, this recipe works with pretty much any brand. I’ve also used Great Value (WalMart), Ore Ida, Season’s Choice (Aldi), Cavendish, and Market Pantry (Target) with equal success
If you want to add some seasoning, start with about ¼ tsp per patty (meaning about ⅛ tsp per side), and you can always add more to taste
Some seasonings I’ve used are: seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic or onion powder, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic and herb seasoning, french fry seasoning, and Za’atar. Choose your favorites or adjust based on whatever you’re serving them with to complement the flavors!
How to Air Fry Frozen Hash Browns
Preheat air fryer to 400°F
Place frozen hash browns into preheated air fryer basket in a single layer
Spritz the hash brown patties lightly with an olive oil mist (optional, but gives a crunchier crust)
If desired, sprinkle seasoning over top of hash brown patties
Cook on air fry setting for 10 minutes at 400°F, pausing halfway through to flip the patties, applying additional oil and/or seasoning if desired. Patties should be 160°F in the middle when completely cooked
If they are not as brown as you’d like, add additional time in 1-2 minute increments
Serve with your favorite sides!
What to Eat With Hash Browns
Eggs (any style)
Bacon
Sausage
Ham
Turkey
Cheese
Quiche
Burritos
Meatloaf
Nacho toppings
Avocado
Ketchup
Parsley
Hash browns are great served in or with a lot of other foods, for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or even dinner.
Can I Make Trader Joe’s Hash Browns in My Air Fryer?
Yes, you can make Trader Joe’s and many other brands of hash browns in your air fryer.
No defrosting is required. Simply place the frozen hash browns into your air fryer. Once cooked, they’ll come out browned, crisp, and heated through.
How Long Do You Put Frozen Hash Browns in the Air Fryer?
On average, you put frozen hash browns in the air fryer for between 10-15 minutes, depending on the level of browning and crispness desired.
Depending on the thickness of your hash browns and your specific air fryer, this time range may vary slightly.
How Do You Cook Trader Joe’s Frozen Hash Browns?
Trader Joe’s frozen hash browns may be cooked in a traditional oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, fried in oil on the stovetop for about 10 minutes, or air fried at 400°F for 10-15 minutes.
The air fryer and stove will give you crispier exteriors versus the oven method. The air fryer method requires less oil and tending.
What Temperature Do You Air Fry Frozen Hash Browns?
Frozen hash browns are best air fried at a temperature of 400°F. This temperature delivers a crunchy outer crust while cooking the potato inside.
If you prefer a less crunchy exterior, drop the temperature to 375°F or the closest equivalent setting on your air fryer, and increase cooking time by 4-5 minutes.
Recipe Pro Tips
I highly recommend a spatula for flipping the hash browns as it makes life much easier. A fork works, but has a tendency to split the patties at times
My desired browning level is achieved after about 12 minutes total in a Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer. This is of course based on personal preference, and may vary with different air fryers
The hash brown patties will soften slightly after sitting so make sure to enjoy them fresh out of the air fryer for best results
Whether you have Trader Joe’s or another favorite brand, frozen hash browns in the air fryer are so easy to make. They cook up quickly, making them convenient even on busy mornings.
You’ll also use far less oil than any fast food joint, so it’s a healthier breakfast alternative that doesn’t require much time or effort! Though, not having to put on pants and go sit in the drive through is incentive enough.
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Trader Joe’s frozen hash browns cook up perfectly in the air fryer in about 10 minutes. The crispy exterior and soft interior requires little oil, so you can feel great about breakfast!
Place frozen hash browns into preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed
1 Frozen hash brown patty
Spritz the hash brown patty lightly with an olive oil mist (optional, but gives a crunchier crust)
Nonstick or oil spray
If desired, sprinkle ½ the seasoning over top of hash brown patties
¼ Tsp seasoning of choice
Cook on air fry setting for 10 minutes at 400°F, pausing halfway through to flip the patties, applying additional oil and the other half the seasoning if desired. Patties should be 160°F in the middle when completely cooked
If they are not as brown as you’d like, add additional time in 1-2 minute increments
Serve with your favorite sides!
Notes
While these are Trader Joe’s frozen hash browns here, this recipe works with pretty much any brand. I’ve also used Great Value (WalMart), Ore Ida, Season’s Choice (Aldi), Cavendish, and Market Pantry (Target) with equal success
Feel free to adjust to taste and add more or lessseasoning
Seasoning recommendations include: seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic or onion powder, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic and herb seasoning, french fry seasoning, and Za’atar. Choose your favorites or adjust based on whatever you’re serving them with to complement the flavors!
While a serving size is 1 hash brown patty, this recipe is easily doubled or more to make your desired quantity. I can fit 4 patties at a time in each basket of my Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer (though other brands will vary)
I highly recommend a spatula for flipping the hash browns as it makes life much easier. A fork works, but has a tendency to split the patties at times
My desired browning level is achieved after about 12 minutes total in a Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer. This is of course based on personal preference, and may vary with different air fryers
The hash brown patties will soften slightly after sitting so make sure to enjoy them fresh out of the air fryer for best results
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, added seasonings, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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