McDonald's hash browns at home

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Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potatoes:
2. • Peel the potatoes and grate them using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
3. Combine Ingredients:
4. • In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, beaten egg, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. Shape the Hash Browns:
6. • Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Allow the oil to heat up.
   • Take a handful of the potato mixture and shape it into oval or rectangular patties about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
7. Fry the Hash Browns:
8. • Carefully place the shaped patties into the hot oil, ensuring they are not overcrowded in the pan. Cook until golden brown and crispy on one side, then flip and cook the other side until crispy and golden.
9. Drain and Serve:
10. • Remove the cooked hash browns from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
11. Serve Hot:
12. • Serve the hash browns hot and crispy with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside other breakfast items.