Air Fryer Cheesy Potato Bake
Cheesy, creamy, and delicious, this classic cheesy potato bake is easy to make in the air fryer. It's the perfect versatile comfort food, because it can be a cheesy side dish for dinner or an addition to breakfast!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound diced hashbrowns, or parboiled potatoes cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheese, cheddar, marble, or Swiss
Instructions
- If using frozen hashbrowns, allow them to thaw slightly (fridge temperature is fine). This helps prevent the cream from freezing on contact.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound diced hashbrowns, ⅔ cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and about 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Spread the mixture out evenly in an air fryer-safe dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). When hot, place the dish into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 14-18 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked and heated through and the cheese on top is melted and golden.
- Remove the dish from the air fryer and let it stand for 1-2 minutes before serving. You can garnish it with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Don't use raw potatoes for this recipe. They will not cook through. You could dice some raw potatoes into 1/4-inch cubes, air fry them until almost cooked through, and then use them in the recipe above instead of the hashbrowns.
- Instead of frozen diced hashbrowns, you can also use frozen shredded hashbrowns.
- If using parboiled potatoes, cut them into 1/4-inch pieces and toss them in 2 teaspoons of melted butter or oil before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or even milk.
- You can add cooked bacon pieces, bits of ham, or pre-cooked sausage, but don’t overfill your dish and don’t add raw meat.
- Be sure to use an oven- and air-fryer-safe dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 991IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 1mg
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
