Crispy Waffle Iron Hashbrowns (Printable)
Golden, extra-crispy potato hashbrowns made in a waffle iron for effortless brunch preparation.
# What You Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 3 large russet potatoes, peeled
→ Other Vegetables
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely grated
→ Binding & Seasoning
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ For Cooking
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat setting.
02 - Grate the peeled russet potatoes using a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to ensure crispiness.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, egg, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly incorporated. Stir in the melted butter.
04 - Lightly grease both sides of the preheated waffle iron with vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray.
05 - Evenly spread a generous layer of the potato mixture on the waffle iron, being careful not to overfill. Close the lid and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until deeply golden and crispy.
06 - Carefully remove the cooked hashbrowns using a spatula. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or alongside your favorite breakfast toppings if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The waffle iron creates twice as many crispy edges as a regular skillet, meaning more of that golden crunch everyone fights over at the breakfast table.
- These cook in batches while you sip your coffee instead of standing at the stove, constantly tending to a pan.
02 -
- The most crucial step is squeezing every last drop of moisture from the grated potatoes, otherwise they will steam instead of crisp and you will end up with soggy waffle patties.
- Do not be tempted to overfill the waffle iron, as the mixture expands when it cooks and will overflow, creating a mess and making removal difficult.
03 -
- Listen for the sizzling to slow down significantly before opening the waffle iron, as this indicates the exterior has formed a proper crust.
- If your hashbrowns are sticking, let them cook an additional 2 minutes as they will release more easily once fully crisped.