Mcdonald's Hash Brown Recipe
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 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. Season & Bind Combine dried potato shreds with cornstarch, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Mix gently—don’t mash. Shape Patties Divide mixture into 8 oval patties (~1 cm thick). Compact firmly so they hold together. Chill (Secret to No Crumbles!) Freeze patties on a parchment-lined tray for 20 minutes. They’ll fry without falling apart. 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. 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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