Homemade Hash Browns (McDonald’s Style)
These crispy, golden homemade hash browns taste just like the ones from McDonald’s! Made with simple ingredients, these easy hash browns are perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender inside. Serve them with your favorite breakfast spread or enjoy them on their own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings (depending on size) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (plus more for frying)
Instructions
Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices, then dice them into small chunks.
- Rinse the potato pieces under cold water until the excess starch is removed.
Cook the Potatoes:
- Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the potatoes and cook until tender but still holding their shape. Season with salt while cooking.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix in the cornstarch, ensuring the potatoes are evenly coated.
Shape and Cook:
- Shape the potato mixture into classic McDonald’s hash brown ovals.
- (Optional) Freeze the hash browns at this stage for later use.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the hash browns for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on a paper towel before serving.
Notes
- Freezing tip: If you’re preparing the hash browns in advance, freeze them at the shaping stage. Then, fry them later when needed for an even quicker breakfast.
- For extra crispy hash browns, use a bit more oil while frying.
- You can also add a little garlic powder or pepper to the seasoning mix if you want to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hash brown (approx. 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg