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McDonald's Style Hash Browns

Crispy homemade hash browns inspired by McDonald's, made quickly and easily at home.

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American
medium
2h 33m
6
Prep: 23 min
Cook: 2h 10m
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Ethan Chlebowski
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Ingredients
  • 4-5 Russet potatoesmedium-sized
  • 2 in Peanut oilfor frying
  • Saltto taste
  • 8 g Cornstarch/
Instructions
  1. 1

    Peel and rinse 4-5 medium-sized russet potatoes.

    2 min

  2. 2

    Grate the potatoes into a large bowl.

    3 min

  3. 3

    Spread grated potatoes on a towel, twist and wring out excess water.

    3 min

  4. 4

    Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a cast iron pan to 200°F.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Add potatoes to the oil and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    6 min

  6. 6

    Strain potatoes and set aside to cool.

    2 min

  7. 7

    Mix potatoes with a large pinch of salt and 8g of cornstarch.

    2 min

  8. 8

    Form potatoes into hash brown shapes and freeze for 2 hours.

    2h 0m

  9. 9

    Deep fry, shallow fry, or bake hash browns until golden brown.

    10 min

Equipment Needed
box grater
large bowl
towel
cast iron pan
thermometer
metal strainer
baking sheet
parchment paper

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