I also have an air fryer that I don't use near often enough, so these were a great excuse for me to break it out and get some use out of it!
My sister uses hers all the time. She is also cooking for a lot more people. She uses hers to roast whole chickens, do tater tots, etc. I go on binges. I will use it for quite a few things and then I won't use it for a while. I do use it a lot more often in the warmer months when I don't want to be heating up my whole kitchen.
We both have a Kuraidori Multi Function Air Cooker/Fryer. This is the brand that is sold via Home Hardware which is a Hardware store chain here in Canada.
It does much more than just air fry, you can also bake in it. I mostly use the air fry function! It works very much like a small convection oven.
I had a Kitchen Aid Toaster Oven Air Fryer when I first moved back to Canada, but I called that the Cremator because it burnt everything I tried to cook in it. This one I have now works much, much better!
BEST HINTS AND TIPS FOR USING AN AIR FRYER
These are some of the things I have learned so far in my air fryer adventure. I thought you might find them helpful.
1. Preheat your fryer before cooking food in it. About 5 minutes does the trick. This really goes a long way towards preventing food from being soggy.
2. If you are making diced potatoes, diced chicken, or anything which is cut into smaller pieces, shake the air fryer basket frequently. This helps to ensure your food cooks evenly, as well as developing even color and crispness. All you need to do is to pull out the drawer and give it a few shakes, then push it back in.
3. When cooking fatty food add a bit of water to the bottom drawer. This helps to draw the fat away from the food and prevents your food from burning, and your air fryer from smoking.
4. When you are baking quick breads, muffins, cakes, and other baked goods, if a toothpick test reveals that the middle isn't done yet at the end of the cook time, just take the bread cake, etc. out of the pan and flip it. Carefully place it in the basket upside down and allow it to finish cooking.
5. Resist the temptation to overcrowd the basket. Food will cook more evenly and quicker if you make sure there is plenty of space. Single layers are best. Food which is stacked will cook unevenly and lack crispness when done.
6. Flip or shake the food halfway through the cook time. If I am cooking meat, chicken or fish, I start with the bottom side up and finish it off with the presentation side up.
7. The air fryer is a great way to heat up frozen foods. As a general rule of thumb there is a 30% reduction in cook time. (something which I ignored today and wish I hadn't.)
8. If you are cooking something really fatty and you want to avoid creating too much smoke (like bacon) place a slice of bread in the bottom of the drawer. This will help to absorb the grease and prevent burning and smoking.
9. You can use aluminum foil in the air fryer. Wrap vegetables in it to steam then. Use it over baked goods like cakes and pies to slow down browning on top while the middle cooks, removing it for the last bit of the cook time to brown things up.
10. You can use parchment paper in the air fryer to help minimize clean up. You can just throw it away when you are done.
11. It is a smart thing to check for doneness from time to time. Times given in most recipes are merely guidelines. You need to learn which times are best for your particular model of air fryer. You will only need to do this a few times before you get a real view for what timings are best for your air fryer.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE AIR FRYER ALL DRESSED HASH BROWNS
Some pretty simple and standard ingredients. These are really quite easy to make and oh so tasty!
- frozen hash brown patties
- grated cheddar cheese
for the sour cream topping:
- 1/2 cup (60g) dairy sour cream
- 1 TBS finely minced spring onions
- 1 tsp ranch seasoning
To top and finish off:
- additional grated cheese
- chopped spring onions
- crispy bacon bits
- crispy salad onions
I used the Cavendish Farms, All Day Breakfast frozen Hash Brown Patties. Any frozen hash brown patty will do. In the U.K. use the McCain's. They will not be the same shape but they will still be good.
I used strong cheddar cheese. I used an orange on the base and a white for the topping.
The original recipe used chives in the sour cream topping and to garnish. My chives are not quite ready for picking yet and so I used minced spring onions. (scallions) These worked beautifully.
If you are unable to get ranch dressing/seasoning mix, there is an excellent recipe here which shows you how to make your own.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER ALL DRESSED HASH BROWNS
These are really quite simple. You can also do these in a conventional oven if you don't have an air fryer. See notes.
Preheat your air fryer to 400*F/200*C.
Lay your hashbrowns onto the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. (I did 4 at a time.)
Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes. (Mine were almost overdone at 20 minutes. Start checking at 15 minutes.)
Sprinkle a bit of cheese over each patty and then return to the air fryer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
While the patties are air frying, whisk together the sour cream, ranch seasoning and minced spring onions.
When the hash brown patties are done, spoon a bit of the sour cream mixture over top of each, along with a smattering of additional cheese and your other favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy immediately.
Notes
To do in the conventional oven, bake your hashbrown patties according to the package directions, adding some cheese during the last 3 to 4 minutes. Proceed as above.
I went for the full time on these and I should have checked them sooner as they were a tiny bit over done, but they still tasted great. So do be warned, depending on the ferocity of your particular air fryer, you may need a few minutes less than the suggested time. I should have taken mine out at 15 rather than 20.
They were really good however and would make a great snack for game nights and, cut in half on the diagonal, a great appetizer. You could let people top their own with the toppings they enjoy most!
These would also make a great side dish for a weekend breakfast or brunch when served along with eggs, etc. Something different!
If you have an air fryer and you are looking for ways to use it, you might also enjoy the following recipes!
AIR FRYER FRENCH BREAD PIZZA (from scratch) - Not only is this recipe sized for only two people, but it is quick, easy and delicious and you can have it on the table in about 10 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights when you are in a rush and don't have a lot of time for meal prep! All you need on the side is a salad!
AIR FRYER CINNAMON ROLLS - Think you can't cook something like this in the air fryer? You would be mistaken because you sure can! This recipe uses a can of refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with fabulous results. Crisp on the outside with a delicious flaky crumb inside with beautiful cinnamon layers. These are a fabulous way to start off the day and the smell of them cooking is sure to get everybody out of bed pronto! No fuss, no muss, easy peasy!
Yield: variable
Air Fryer All Dressed Hash Browns
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 25 Min
These crispy hashbrowns are cooked in the air fryer and are loaded with all of your favorite baked potato toppings. They make a great side dish, snack or appetizer (when cut into smaller pieces.) You can also cook them in a conventional oven.
Ingredients
- frozen hash brown patties
- grated cheddar cheese
for the sour cream topping:
- 1/2 cup (60g) dairy sour cream
- 1 TBS finely minced spring onions
- 1 tsp ranch seasoning
To top and finish off:
- additional grated cheese
- chopped spring onions
- crispy bacon bits
- crispy salad onions
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400*F/200*C.
- Lay your hashbrowns onto the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. (I did 4 at a time.)
- Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes. (Mine were almost overdone at 20 minutes. Start checking at 15.)
- Sprinkle a bit of cheese over each patty and then return to the air fryer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- While the patties are air frying, whisk together the sour cream, ranch seasoning and minced spring onions.
- When the hash brown patties are done, spoon a bit of the sour cream mixture over top of each, along with a smattering of additional cheese and your other favorite toppings.
- Serve and enjoy immediately.
Notes
To do in the conventional oven, bake your hashbrown patties according to the package directions, adding some cheese during the last 3 to 4 minutes. Proceed as above.
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