We TESTED 28 Different Ways to Make CRISPY Hash Browns - Hashbrowns for Beginners 101

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.

Grate the potatoes using a hand grater on the large side.

Rinse the grated potatoes in water for about a minute, then drain.

Dry the potatoes using a tea towel instead of paper towels, folding it to absorb moisture.

Place the grated potatoes in the refrigerator if needed before cooking.

Heat the griddle to a temperature between 375°F to 425°F before adding the potatoes.

Add oil to the griddle, ensuring it's at the right temperature before cooking the hash browns.

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