How to Make Crispy Hash Browns at Home | Easy Hash Browns Recipe

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash brown patties

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber, while frozen options save prep time.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier with better fats, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

Peel and grate 3-4 medium-sized russet potatoes.

Place the grated potatoes in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes.

Drain the water using a strainer or by wrapping the potatoes in a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel.

In a pan, fry the grated potatoes over medium heat with oil for 5-10 minutes.

Turn off the heat and let the potatoes cool for a few minutes before transferring them into a bowl.

Add finely diced or grated small onion to the cooled potatoes. Alternatively, use onion powder for convenience.

Add 1 tsp salt, 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional).

Mix well.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1/4 cup grated cheese of your choice (cheddar works well).

Wet your hands with oil to prevent sticking, and form the potato mixture into hash brown patties.

Heat oil over medium/high heat.

Fry the shaped hash brown patties in the hot oil until they achieve a golden brown and crispy texture, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.

Drain the cooked hash browns on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve them hot and crispy, either on their own or with your preferred toppings.

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