Description
Learn how to make crispy McDonald’s-style hash browns at home with this easy copycat recipe. Achieve that perfect golden exterior and fluffy interior using simple ingredients and a skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the peeled potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- Immediately place the grated potatoes into a bowl of cold water and let them soak for about 5 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain and rinse the potatoes, then place them in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- Squeeze out as much moisture as possible until the potatoes are dry.
- Transfer the dried potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add cornstarch, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Shape the mixture into oval patties, about ½ inch thick. Use a large spoon or your hands to form classic McDonald’s-style shapes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, pour enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom generously (about ¼ inch deep).
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the patties. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the hash browns and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Let rest for a minute before serving to allow the exterior to firm up further.
Notes
- Using russet potatoes is key for the desired fluffy interior.
- Thoroughly squeezing out moisture from the grated potatoes is crucial for achieving crispiness.
- Shaped patties can be frozen and cooked from frozen; add 1-2 extra minutes per side to the cooking time.
- Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hash brown patty
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg