Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes

Is my new favorite way to use leftover mashed potatoes.

Seasoned with Garlic and Parmesan, dipped in Panko, I love how they turn out crispy outer with the fluffy soft middle. Kids are obsessed

Mix ingredients together, and sculpt the patty into the pancake shape (approx 1/2 inch thick). Dip the patty in panko (no eggwash needed) and airfry (air crisp) 4 min per side. YUMMO!

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. Bacon crumbles.

Directions:

1. 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.

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. 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