Crispy Waffle Maker Hash Browns Recipe
These Crispy Waffle Maker Hash Browns are a fun and easy twist on traditional hash browns, cooked to golden perfection in a waffle maker for an extra crispy texture. Seasoned with garlic and onion powders, and cooked with olive oil, they make a delicious and convenient breakfast or side dish.
- Author: Sienna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- Preheat Waffle Maker: Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Add Olive Oil: Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the potato mixture until all the potatoes are well coated for enhanced flavor and crispiness.
- Spray Waffle Maker: Lightly coat the preheated waffle maker with cooking spray to prevent the hash browns from sticking during cooking.
- Cook Hash Browns: Place half of the potato mixture onto the waffle maker, spreading it out evenly. Close the waffle maker and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and Repeat: Carefully remove the cooked hash browns and repeat the cooking process with the remaining potato mixture.
- Serve: Serve the crispy hash browns hot with your choice of toppings such as sour cream, chopped chives, or shredded cheese for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Using a waffle maker makes for extra crispy hash browns with a fun texture.
- Make sure to grate the potatoes finely for more even cooking.
- Patting grated potatoes dry before mixing can reduce moisture and increase crispiness.
- Feel free to add your favorite seasonings or herbs to customize flavor.
- Be careful when removing hash browns from the waffle maker as they will be hot and crispy.
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