Perhaps you have made hash browns before but have had a hard time getting them crispy. This tutorial on how to make crispy hash browns is perfect for you. The secret is that you need to rinse the starch out of the potatoes and squeeze the moisture out. The oil also needs to be nice and hot to get them browned and crispy. The potatoes are shredded using a grater and then rinsed and drained and mixed with ingredients such as egg and flour. The hash browns and then cooked in hot oil until nice and browned. These hash browns make a great addition to any breakfast. Enjoy.
How To Make Crispy Hash Browns
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium russet potatoes, shredded
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and shred the potatoes using a grater. Rinse the shredded potatoes until the water is clear and then drain and squeeze dry. Place the potatoes shreds in a bowl and mix in the onion, flour, and egg until well combined.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place the potatoes into the pan in a layer that is about 1/2 inch thick. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and cook until browned on the other side. It should take at least 5 minutes per side. If you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
- Remove from pan, and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.