Crispy Waffle Iron Hashbrowns (Printable)
Golden, extra-crispy potato squares made effortlessly in a waffle iron for the perfect breakfast or brunch side.
# 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 (or gluten-free alternative)
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ For Cooking
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
# Steps:
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 mixing bowl, combine the squeezed potatoes, grated onion, egg, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - Stir the melted butter into the potato mixture until well incorporated.
05 - Lightly grease both sides of the preheated waffle iron with vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray.
06 - Evenly spread a generous layer of the potato mixture onto the waffle iron, being careful not to overfill. Close the lid and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and crispy.
07 - Carefully remove the cooked hashbrowns using a spatula. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining potato mixture until all is used.
08 - Serve immediately while hot and crispy. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped herbs or accompany with your favorite breakfast toppings such as sour cream, ketchup, or hot sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The waffle pattern creates maximum crispy surface area that pan frying simply cannot achieve
- Hands off cooking means you can actually prep other parts of breakfast while they crisp to perfection
02 -
- Squeezing every last drop of moisture from the grated potatoes is absolutely critical for achieving crunch instead of mushy sadness
- Resist the urge to open the waffle iron early, those first few minutes are when the structure sets and premature peeking causes sticking disasters
03 -
- Cooking time varies by waffle iron, so check the first batch carefully and adjust accordingly
- A well seasoned cast iron waffle iron will develop better nonstick properties over time