Description
This recipe for crispy hash browns shows you how to create perfectly golden and crunchy potatoes using simple ingredients and stovetop cooking. Start by boiling and cooling the potatoes, then grate and fry them in a skillet until crisp on both sides. These hash browns are a classic breakfast favorite that are easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 Russet potatoes (about 1 lb. total)
Cooking
- 2 tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
- Kosher salt, to taste (approximately 3 tablespoons for boiling water plus seasoning for cooking)
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a pot and cover them with water. Generously salt the water with about 3 tablespoons of kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and cook the potatoes for 10 minutes until slightly tender but not fully cooked through. Once done, rinse the potatoes under cold water until they are cool enough to handle.
- Grate the Potatoes: Using a box grater, grate the cooled potatoes on the large holes side. Remove and discard any potato skin that comes off during grating.
- Heat the Oil and Cook the Hash Browns: In a medium-sized nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil over medium-high heat until hot. Spread the grated potatoes evenly into the pan’s surface. Season the top with salt to taste. Let the potatoes cook undisturbed for 8 to 10 minutes until the bottom is very crispy and golden brown.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the hash browns over and cook the other side for about 5 to 8 minutes until equally crispy and golden brown.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the hash browns from the skillet and serve immediately while still warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Boiling the potatoes before grating helps remove excess starch, resulting in crispier hash browns.
- Make sure the oil is hot before adding the potatoes to achieve a good crisp.
- Press the potatoes down gently in the pan to help them form a compact crust.
- Season the potatoes generously with salt both in the boiling water and while frying to enhance flavor.
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking and make flipping easier.
- For an extra crispy texture, you can pat grated potatoes dry with a clean kitchen towel before frying to remove moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crispy hash browns, easy breakfast potatoes, stovetop hash browns, savory potato recipe
