Mcdonald's Hash Brown Recipe
Craving the iconic McDonald's hash browns at home? Look no further! This easy-to-follow recipe will help you recreate those golden, crispy hash browns that everyone loves.
Equipment
- Box grater or food processor
- Large bowl
- Clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth
- Frying pan
- Spatula
- Baking sheet (optional)
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate Potatoes: Start by peeling the potatoes and then grate them using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated potatoes into a large bowl of cold water to prevent browning.
- Drain and Dry: After 5 minutes, drain the potatoes and use a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This step is crucial for achieving crispy hash browns.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the dried potatoes, flour, egg, salt, pepper, and onion powder (if using). Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape Hash Browns: Form the mixture into small patties, roughly the size and shape of McDonald's hash browns.
- Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the hash brown patties to the pan.
- Fry: Cook the hash browns for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning.
- Drain: Remove the hash browns from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
Notes
- Dry Thoroughly: Make sure to remove as much moisture from the potatoes as possible to ensure crispy hash browns.
- Consistent Heat: Maintain a consistent medium-high heat while frying to achieve even cooking and browning.
- Don't Overcrow the Pan: Fry the hash browns in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lead to uneven cooking.
- Use Russet Potatoes: These are ideal for hash browns due to their high starch content.
- Season Generously: Don’t skimp on seasoning – properly seasoned hash browns are key to that authentic McDonald's taste.