Air-Fried Tex-Mex Potato Hash Browns
Air-Fried Tex-Mex Potato Hash Browns deliver crisp-edged cubes with fluffy centers, tossed with sweet bell pepper, onion, and a gentle jalapeño heat. Taco seasoning and cumin add warm, smoky notes that make each bite lively without overpowering. Serve for a weekend breakfast, a hearty brunch side, or alongside grilled meats for dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Tex-Mex Potato Hash Browns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak the potatoes in cool water for 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Drain the potatoes, pat them dry with a clean towel, and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the potatoes and toss to coat. Add the potatoes to the preheated air fryer basket. Set the timer for 18 minutes.
- 3
Place the bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno in the bowl used for the potatoes. Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, taco seasoning, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- 4
Move the potatoes from the air fryer to the bowl with the vegetable mixture. Return the empty basket to the air fryer and increase the temperature to 356 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 5
Quickly toss the bowl contents to evenly mix the potatoes with the vegetables and seasoning. Transfer the mixture to the basket. Cook for 6 minutes, shake the basket, and continue cooking until the potatoes are browned and crispy, about 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.
- Calories 118.88 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.72 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 21.48 g 8%
- Total Fat 3.5 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 325.12 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 3.38 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.56 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 417.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 18.0 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 52.23 mg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Air Fried Tex Mex Potato Hash Browns is a Tex Mex breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Olive Oil, and Peeled Whole Potatoes. Each serving provides about 118.88 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Tex-Mex Potato Hash Browns?
- It is a Tex-Mex hash recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Air-Fried Tex-Mex Potato Hash Browns made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Olive Oil, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Red Bell Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Tex-Mex Potato Hash Browns?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 118.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Tex-Mex Potato Hash Browns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Tex-Mex Potato Hash Browns healthy?
- Air-Fried Tex-Mex Potato Hash Browns has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 118.88 calories and 1.72 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 325.12 mg (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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