Hashbrowns are a weakness of mine. I like them extra crispy. I can't stand it when I order some hashbrowns, and they come out soggy and barely crispy on one side. This recipe gets the perfect crust on both sides of the hashbrowns, which makes them extra crispy and perfect. They are not hard to make. If you have a couple potatoes in your pantry you can make these easily.
Extra Crispy Skillet Hashbrowns
adapted from Bon Appétit | May 2013
5 russet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled, coarsely shredded
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 bunches scallions, greens and whites separated, thinly sliced
Coarse sea salt
Rinse potatoes in a colander under cold water until water runs clear.
Squeeze firmly to remove excess liquid. I always use a paper towel to get all the moisture out.
Transfer to a large bowl. Add salt and pepper; toss to coat.
Heat 6 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of potatoes; press gently into an even layer. Sprinkle with green onions.
Top with remaining potatoes; press gently again. Cook until golden brown on bottom and sides, For me this took 7 minutes on medium heat.
Now there are two ways to do the next step. I have two skillets that are the same size. So I flip it over directly into the pan like this:
If you don't have two skillets, you can slide hash browns onto a plate. Carefully place skillet upside down over hash browns and flip to invert into skillet, browned side up. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil around sides of skillet. Cook hash browns until bottom is golden brown, 7 minutes longer; slide onto a plate and season with sea salt, and it is ready to serve.
Does the second pan need to be preheated? Seems like it would have to be or your cooking time would be off.
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't preheat the pan. The cooking time is exactly how I make them, because the potatoes have already started cooking and are softer for the second cooking.
ReplyDeleteChristi Silbaugh
Cool, thanks. I'll try it! I hate mushy hashbrowns too.
ReplyDeleteI would dig into this.... other breakfast dishes not required. :)
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