Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes with this easy recipe. Perfect for a tasty and satisfying snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (600g) cold mashed potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (70g) all purpose white flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon (1 ml) ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh chives (plus more for garnish)
- Vegetable oil (to spray or brush on patties)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cold mashed potatoes with the eggs, flour, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Blend everything together thoroughly. If the mashed potatoes are particularly dense, consider using a potato masher to help.
- Add the chopped chives to the mixture and incorporate them evenly.
- Utilize a 1/4 cup measuring cup or a cookie scoop to divide the mixture into portions for the patties.
- Form the mixture into 10 patties, each about 1/2-inch in thickness.
- Lightly coat your air fryer basket with vegetable oil and place the patties inside in a single layer. Depending on the capacity of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in 2 to 3 rounds.
- Apply oil to the tops of the patties using a spray or brush.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook the patties for 8 to 9 minutes. Carefully turn the potato cakes over, then apply more oil to the other side. Continue air frying for an additional 6 to 7 minutes, or until the tops achieve a golden brown and crispy texture.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in grated cheese to the potato mixture before shaping the patties.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling chopped fresh chives on top of each patty before serving.
- For a spicier taste, try incorporating a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika into the potato mixture for an extra burst of flavor.