Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Potato Cakes

Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Potato Cakes

Garlic Parmesan air fryer mashed potato cakes are one of our favourite side dishes with creamy mashed potatoes. I love how they turn out crispy, cheesy and garlicky. And with a dollop of sour cream on top, a bit of bacon crumble and a scallion you’ll get a loaded mashed potato cake experience.
These mashed potato cakes are one of my favourite and most productive ways to use left-over mashed potatoes. It’s a delicious win-win!

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST POTATO CAKES.

  • Be sure your mashed potatoes are not too liquid or runny. If they are on the runnier side, you may need to add extra flour to make the batter thicker.
  • Work with cold mashed potatoes that were sitting in the fridge for a while. Best overnight mashed potatoes.While boxed mashed potatoes may work, it is better to make the real mashed potatoes from scratch

Prep Time  7 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes. Not too liquidy or too runny.

1 egg

3 garlic cloves, finely minced. Can sub for garlic powder.

3 Tablespoons All-purpose flour. Can sub for flour of choice.

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese. Can sub with cheddar cheese or cheese of choice +1/2 cup parmesan for coating

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Can sub for seasoning of choice.

1/2 cup breadcrumbs or Panko.

Salt and pepper to taste.

For garnish:

Fresh chopped parsley for garnish. Can sub with green onions or fresh dill, finely chopped.

A dollop of sour cream on top of each potato cake.

See also  Air Fryer Crispy Cheese Twist

Bacon crumbles.

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the mashed potatoes, egg, minced garlic, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, seasoning, salt & pepper, and 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Place 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish and mix them together.

Divide the potato mixture into 8 equal parts and using your hand form 8 patties. approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Roll the patties in the parmesan/breadcrumbs mixture to coat.

Spray the Air fryer basket tray with spray oil or lightly brush with oil.

Preheat the air fryer to 375F/190C for 3 minutes.

Carefully place mashed potato patties into an air fryer basket/tray. Do not overcrowd, give them some space.

Air fry mode 375F/190C 8 minutes, flipping halfway. Once flipped on the other side, be sure to spray again. In other words, cook 4 minutes per side or until the breading crisps up and reach golden color with brownish spots.

Let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, sour cream on top, bacon crumbles, and scallions, if desired.

Amount Per Serving
  • CALORIES: 271
  • TOTAL FAT: 22g
  • SATURATED FAT: 10g
  • TRANS FAT: 0g
  • UNSATURATED FAT: 11g
  • CHOLESTEROL: 181mg
  • SODIUM: 910mg
  • CARBOHYDRATES: 2g
  • FIBER: 0g
  • SUGAR: 0g
  • PROTEIN: 16g