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Crispy air fryer mashed potato cakes inside a square air fryer basket, golden brown with parsley on top.

Air Fryer Potato Cakes (Crispy Mashed Potato Patties)

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Crispy air fryer potato cakes made with leftover mashed potatoes, Parmesan, and simple pantry ingredients. Golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and ready in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 2 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes Not too liquid or too runny.
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced. Or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 Tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 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 Or use seasoning of choice.
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs Or use regular breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, garlic, Parmesan, flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
  • In a separate shallow dish add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and mix together.
  • Divide the potato mixture into 8 equal parts and using your hands, shape the mixture into evenly sized patties. Approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
  • Roll the patties in the parmesan/breadcrumbs mixture to coat.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375F/190C for 3 minutes.
  • Lightly spitz the basket with spray oil (to prevent sticking). Place potato patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spritz them with spray oil.
  • Air fry mode 375F/190C 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. Once flipped on the other side, give them a light spray oil spritz again. In other words, cook 4-5 minutes per side or until the breading crisps up and reach golden color with slightly charred edges.
  • Let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, sour cream on top, bacon crumbles, and scallions, if desired.
    Crispy air fryer mashed potato cakes inside a square air fryer basket, golden brown with parsley on top.

Notes

  • Cold mashed potatoes work best for shaping.
  • If mixture feels too soft, add 1–2 extra tablespoons flour.
  • Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes until crispy.
  • Freeze cooked potato cakes up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F for 6–8 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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