3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Hash Browns

Hash browns
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Hash browns are one of the staples of American cuisine, and it doesn’t hurt their case that they’re pretty easy to make. If you’re still a beginner and feel like your hash browns aren’t as tasty and delicious as they should be, you can improve them by avoiding these common mistakes.

Pan Choice

Making hash browns is all fun and games until they end up sticking to your pan, and this is unfortunately pretty common. It all comes down to picking the right pan, and you should always opt for a non-stick pan or go with a cast-iron skillet to make sure your hash browns are perfectly crispy.

Adding Salt

The way you salt your hash browns makes all the difference because you’ll make them soggy and bland if you do it at the wrong time. The tricky thing about hash browns is that they may release water if you salt them too soon, so it’s best to do it right before you flip them to the other side.

Extra Liquids

Excess water will be your biggest enemy when it comes to making your hash browns delicious and crispy. You should put an extra effort into properly squeezing your potato shreds before using them to make hash browns with an irresistible taste.