Homemade McDonald’s Hash Browns Recipe
Learn how to make crispy and delicious homemade McDonald’s-style hash browns that are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 3 medium Russet potatoes (about 600g), peeled
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional for extra binding)
For Frying:
- Neutral oil (vegetable, sunflower, or avocado oil) for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- Soak Potatoes: Transfer grated potatoes to a large bowl of cold water and let soak for 5–10 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Drain and Dry Potatoes: Drain the soaked potatoes, squeeze out excess moisture, and pat dry on paper towels.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes with cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and flour.
- Shape Patties: Divide the mixture, shape into patties, and compact them well.
- Fry: Heat oil in a skillet, fry patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Drain and Season: Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with salt.
- Serve: Enjoy crispy hash browns with your favorite breakfast sides.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning to your preference by adding herbs or spices.
- For a healthier version, consider baking the hash browns in the oven instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hash brown patty
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: McDonald's, Hash Browns, Breakfast, Brunch, Crispy, Homemade
