Hash browns cooking times
How long to cook hash browns: 18–20 min in the oven at 220°C (200°C fan), 10–12 min in an air fryer at 200°C, 4–5 min per side pan-fried and 3–4 min deep-fried at 180°C. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook hash browns
Times are for 4–6 frozen hash browns.
| Method | Time | Heat | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven | 18–20 min | 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7 | Turn halfway. |
| Air fryer | 10–12 min | 200°C (400°F) | Turn halfway. |
| Pan-fry | 4–5 min per side | over a medium heat | Shallow-fry in oil. |
| Deep-fry | 3–4 min | oil at 180°C (350°F) | – |
Before you start
Cook from frozen.
How to tell it’s done
Crisp and golden on both sides.
Questions
How long to cook hash browns in the oven?
18–20 min at 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7. Turn halfway.
How long to cook hash browns in an air fryer?
10–12 min at 200°C (400°F). Turn halfway.
How long to pan-fry hash browns?
4–5 min per side over a medium heat. Shallow-fry in oil.
How long to deep-fry hash browns?
3–4 min in oil at 180°C (350°F).
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.