Learn How to Make Crispy Hash Browns at home. They always turn out golden brown like the diner, are easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and the perfect addition to breakfast.
Peel and grate the potatoes. I use my grater tool on my food processor to make it quick and easy, but you can also use a cheese grater.
Squeeze out all the excess water you can from the potatoes by using your hands to squeeze. I like to put the potatoes in a strainer and press down gently to remove excessive water. It's important to remove as much water as you can as this will result in crispy hash browns!
Heat olive oil up in large frying pan on medium high heat.
When oil is heated, add the grated potatoes, spreading them out along the bottom of the pan, but not more than 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
Let sit for a few minutes, and then lift up to see if it's browned. Once browned, flip over to the other side. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the new side now.