Easy Vegan Potato Waffles (Savory Hash Brown Waffles)

These savory Vegan Potato Waffles make a delicious snack, breakfast or main dish. They are crispy on the outside, soft and almost creamy on the inside, and they taste amazing. They are also very customizable with extra spices and add-ins, plus you can play around with all the topping options.

Vegan Potato Waffles are similar to hash browns or rösti, just shaped into waffles, which means more crispy edges and built-in pockets for toppings. They’re also incredibly practical. The batter comes together in minutes, and you don’t need anything fancy. Just potatoes, a bit of rice flour, spices, and a waffle iron. You can keep them simple with salt and pepper or turn them into something bold with smoked paprika, garlic, herbs, or chili.

Vegan Potato Waffles are…

• fully plant-based
• easy to make
• made with only a handful of ingredients (basically potatoes, rice flour and spices)
• very customizable
• great as a snack or main dish
• especially great for breakfast or brunch
• crispy on the outside
• soft and tender inside
• budget-friendly
• naturally gluten-free

How to make Vegan Potato Waffles

Start by peeling and grating the potatoes. This step is important: squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean kitchen towel. Removing excess moisture helps the waffles crisp up properly instead of steaming inside the iron.

Transfer the grated potatoes to a bowl and mix with rice flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, or whatever spices you like. The mixture should hold together lightly when pressed but not be wet. Preheat your waffle iron well (this also helps with crispiness), then brush or spray it with oil.

Add a thick layer of the potato mixture (about 1 inch/2.5 cm), close the waffle iron, and cook until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes depending on your machine. Carefully remove and repeat with the remaining mixture. Serve immediately for the crispiest texture, or let them cool slightly before adding your favorite toppings.

How to serve Vegan Potato Waffles

You can serve these potato waffles as a snack with dipping sauce of your choice, or as a main dish with your favorite toppings and a side salad. They are best served fresh, but they are also delicious the next day straight from the fridge.

You can add so many toppings to these babies, depending on what you are craving or what needs to be gone from your fridge. Some of my favorite combos are:

• Garlicky yogurt or sour cream + green onions
• BBQ sauce, jackfruit, shredded vegan cheese
• Whipped tahini, garlicky spinach, chili
• Ajvar + vegan feta
• Pesto, vegan parmesan, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts
• Chickpea and tomato salad, pickled onions
• Almond dip, sun-dried tomatoes, steamed or roasted broccoli
• Baked beans
• Pesto beans + chili flakes
• Chopped green salad and veggie gyro

Customize it the way you like it!

Add whatever spices you like to your waffles. Sweet or smoked paprika powder, chili, garlic or onion powder, fresh or dried herbs like basil, parsley, dill or thyme, nutmeg or cumin.

You can also add extra veggies to your batter. Chopped onions, grated zucchini or carrots, or chopped steamed broccoli work especially well here.

And of course play around with the toppings! The options are really endless!

More Potato Recipes to Try:

• Skordalia (Greek Potato and Garlic Dip
• Hungarian Layered Potato Casserole
• Vegan Broccoli & Potato Tots
• Hummus Potato Salad with Roasted Vegetables
• Mustard Roasted Potato Bowl with Almond Dressing
• Hungarian Paprika Potato Stew
• Roasted New Potato & Asparagus Salad
• Vegan Loaded Potato Skins
• Hungarian Potato Noodles with Cabbage & Tofu

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