Step 1

Wash the potatoes thoroughly, dry and peel. Grate the potatoes using the largest side of a box grater into a large bowl.

Step 2

Cover the grated potatoes in cold water for about 30 minutes. After soaking, drain and rinse the potatoes until the water runs clear.

Step 3

Using cheesecloth or kitchen towel, squeeze as much water out of the potatoes as possible.

Step 4

For Hash Brown Patties: Place the potatoes in a medium bowl. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, all-purpose flour, egg, oil, salt, and black pepper and mix well.

Step 5

Line the air fryer tray with perforated parchment paper*. Shape the potato mixture into 2½-inch patties and place on the parchment paper. Air-fry at 360°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until the edges are golden brown. Serve hot.

Step 6

For Loose Hash Browns: place the grated, dried potatoes into a medium bowl and toss with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and oil to thoroughly combine.

Step 7

Line the air fryer tray with perforated parchment pape*r. Transfer the potato mixture to the air fryer and cook at 360°F for 9-10 minutes, flipping every 3 minutes with a fork. Cook until the potatoes are crisp and golden brown. Serve hot.