Crispy Waffle Iron Hashbrowns (Printable View)

Golden, extra-crispy potato waffles made effortlessly for a perfect brunch side.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 3 large russet potatoes, peeled

→ Other Vegetables

02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely grated

→ Binding & Seasoning

03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ For Cooking

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat.
02 - Grate the potatoes using a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, egg, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Stir in the melted butter.
05 - Lightly grease both sides of the waffle iron with vegetable oil or nonstick spray.
06 - Evenly spread a generous layer of the potato mixture on the preheated waffle iron (do not overfill). Close and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until deeply golden and crispy.
07 - Carefully remove the hashbrowns and repeat with the remaining mixture.
08 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or alongside your favorite breakfast toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The waffle iron creates these ridiculous crispy edges that you just cant achieve in a pan
  • Its basically hands off cooking once you close that lid, leaving you free to pour more coffee
  • The potato mixture keeps beautifully in the fridge for breakfast all week long
02 -
  • Squeezing every last drop of moisture from the grated potatoes is non negotiable or youll end up with steamy, soft potato mush instead of crispy hashbrowns
  • Dont overfill your waffle iron the potato mixture expands slightly and you want that crispy edge contact
  • The first batch usually takes longer than subsequent ones as your iron gets fully up to temperature
03 -
  • Preheat your waffle iron for a full 5 minutes before adding any mixture for the best sear
  • Use a pastry brush to get oil into all those little waffle crevices so nothing sticks
  • Let the cooked hashbrowns rest on a wire rack for a minute so they stay crispy instead of getting soggy on a plate

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