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🥔 McDonald’s-Style Hash Browns – Crispy Copycat You Can Make at Home

Recreate classic McDonald’s hash browns at home—golden, crispy outside, fluffy inside—using just a handful of pantry staples and a skillet or air fryer.

📝 Ingredients (8 patties)

Ingredient Amount Notes
Russet (or high-starch) potatoes 500 g / 1.1 lb 2 large
Cornstarch 2 Tbsp Mimics the signature crisp shell
Salt ¾ tsp Adjust to taste
White pepper ¼ tsp Classic fast-food seasoning
Onion powder ¼ tsp Optional but authentic
Neutral oil For shallow-frying Canola/sunflower

Air-fryer twist: spray oil instead of shallow oil.


🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Par-Cook the Potatoes

    • Peel and grate potatoes on the large holes of a box grater.
    • Rinse shreds under cold water until water runs clear (removes excess starch).
    • Microwave grated potatoes in a covered bowl for 2 minutes or steam for 3 minutes—just until barely translucent.
    • Spread on a kitchen towel; squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Dry shreds = crisp texture.

  2. Season & Bind

    • Combine dried potato shreds with cornstarch, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
    • Mix gently—don’t mash.

  3. Shape Patties

    • Divide mixture into 8 oval patties (~1 cm thick). Compact firmly so they hold together.

  4. Chill (Secret to No Crumbles!)

    • Freeze patties on a parchment-lined tray for 20 minutes. They’ll fry without falling apart.

  5. Fry or Air Fry

    • Stovetop: Heat 1 cm oil to 190 °C / 375 °F. Fry patties 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden. Drain on rack.
    • Air Fryer: Spray both sides with oil, cook at 200 °C / 400 °F for 12-14 min, flipping halfway.

  6. Serve

    • Season with a pinch of salt while hot. Enjoy solo or in a breakfast sandwich!

💡 Pro Tips for Authentic Texture

  • Cornstarch + high heat = that thin, shatter-crispy shell.
  • Freezing for a short burst helps patties retain shape and develop surface crunch.
  • Store cooked patties in freezer bags; re-crisp straight from frozen at 200 °C / 400 °F for 6 min.

 ❓ FAQ (Boosts Featured-Snippet Chances)

Can I use sweet potatoes?
Yes, but add an extra ½ Tbsp cornstarch and reduce par-cook time to 1 minute—they soften faster.

Why did my patties fall apart?
Likely too much moisture or not enough compacting. Squeeze drier, add 1 tsp extra cornstarch, and don’t skip the chill step.

Do I need onion powder?
It’s optional, yet gives that elusive McD’s savoriness. Garlic powder works in a pinch.

🍽️ Pairing Ideas

  • Copycat Sausage & Egg McMuffin
  • Iced caramel latte
  • Air-fryer apple pie bites (mini version of McD’s hand pies)

🏁 Closing Thoughts

With five everyday ingredients and a quick freeze-then-fry method, you can deliver drive-thru nostalgia without leaving home. Add this copycat classic to your breakfast arsenal, embed a pinnable graphic, and watch readers (and search bots) eat it up!

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