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Loaded Hashbrown Bites

These crispy, cheesy hash brown bites are crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside loaded with melting cheese, herbs, and flavorful seasonings. They’re perfect as a party appetizer, game‑day snack, or side dish with dips like ranch or spicy aioli.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 261
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes thawed and patted dry
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend
  • ½ cup finely diced green onions
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup all‑purpose flour or gluten‑free flour
  • Optional toppings: cooked bacon bits sour cream, chopped chives, jalapeño slices

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven or air fryer
  • Cooling rack (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or preheat your air fryer to 400 °F (205 °C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed and patted‑dry hash browns with shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the beaten eggs and flour to the potato mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated and sticks together.
  4. Scoop tablespoon‑sized portions of the mixture and shape them into small, compact bites, placing them on the prepared baking sheet (or directly in the air fryer basket) with a little space between each.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bites are golden brown and crispy; if using an air fryer, cook for about 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even browning.
  6. Once crisp and cooked through, remove from the oven or air fryer and let cool slightly and serve warm, topped with bacon bits, a dollop of sour cream, extra cheese, chives, or jalapeño slices as desired.