Tiffany Haney
Potato cakes are a tasty and versatile snack that can be made in an air fryer. They are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and can be served as a side dish or a patty for vegetarian burgers. With an air fryer, you can control the fat content of your potato cakes and avoid the mess of frying them in a skillet. This introduction will cover the steps to make potato cakes in an air fryer, including preparation, cooking, and serving suggestions.
Characteristics and Values Table for Air Fryer Potato Cakes
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, salt, garlic powder, pepper, chives, cheese, green onions, bacon bits |
| Preparation | Boil potatoes, peel, grate, add oil, salt and pepper, mix, preheat air fryer, form patties, place in air fryer basket, spray oil, air fry |
| Temperature | 375°F-400°F (190°C-200°C) |
| Cook Time | 8-15 minutes, flipping halfway, then an additional 6-8 minutes after flipping |
| Serving | Serve immediately, can be stored in the fridge for up to a week |
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What You'll Learn
Potato cake ingredients
The key ingredient in potato cakes is, of course, potatoes! You can use leftover mashed potatoes or grate and boil them before mashing. If you are using leftover mashed potatoes, make sure they are cold. The type of potato you use isn't too important, but for air fryer mashed potato cakes, it is recommended to use potatoes that are high in starch and low in moisture, such as Idaho potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes.
To bind the mixture together, you will need a binder such as an egg. If your mashed potatoes are not thick enough, you can also add a little flour to help the patties bind together. You can use regular flour or gluten-free flour.
To season your potato cakes, you can add salt and pepper, as well as garlic powder, crushed garlic, or Greek seasoning. If you want to make garlic parmesan potato cakes, you can add parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs to the mixture and use this to coat the patties before placing them in the air fryer. You can also add shredded cheese, such as sharp white cheddar, Colby jack, or cheddar jack, to the mixture.
If you want to add more ingredients to your potato cakes, you can include bacon bits, green onions, or chives. You can also add spices such as red pepper flakes to make the mixture spicier.
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How to prepare the potatoes
Preparing the potatoes is the first step in making potato cakes in an air fryer. You can use leftover mashed potatoes or make them from scratch. If you're making them from scratch, start by boiling the potatoes in a saucepan of salted water until they are soft. The potatoes should be boiled for at least 20 minutes or until you can easily pierce them with a knife. If you're using an instant pot, boil them on high pressure for 10 minutes and release the pressure after 5 minutes. Once the potatoes are boiled, let them cool, and then peel and grate them. You can use a grater or a food processor for this step.
Next, you'll need to mix the potatoes with other ingredients to form a sticky dough. In a large bowl, combine the mashed or grated potatoes with flour, an egg, and seasonings like salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add cheese, green onions, or bacon bits for extra flavour. If your mashed potatoes are not thick enough, you may need to add a little more flour to help the dough bind together. The dough will be sticky, so you may need to rinse your hands a few times while shaping the patties.
Once the dough is ready, use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture. Gently shape the dough into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick. You should aim to make around 6-10 patties, depending on the size of your air fryer. Place the patties on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer for about 10 minutes while you preheat the air fryer. This will help them hold their shape when they're cooking.
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Shaping the potato cakes
Firstly, prepare your potato mixture. You can boil and mash the potatoes or use leftover mashed potatoes as a base. To this, add your choice of ingredients such as eggs, cheese, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and any other seasonings or spices you prefer. Mix everything well to create a sticky dough.
Now, it's time to shape the potato cakes. You can use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture. This will ensure that your potato cakes are all uniform in size. Gently shape the mixture into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick. If you prefer a more precise shape, you can use a cookie cutter to form patties of your desired shape.
When shaping the potato cakes, keep in mind that they should not be too thick, as this may affect their cooking time and crispiness. It is recommended to make them between 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick. Additionally, ensure that your hands are slightly wet or rinsed with water during the shaping process, as the mixture can be quite sticky.
Once you have shaped all the potato cakes, you can place them on a baking sheet or tray. If you want to freeze them for later use, place the tray in the freezer for about 10 minutes before transferring the potato cakes to a freezer bag. Otherwise, you can proceed to the next step of air-frying them. Remember to grease your air fryer basket with spray oil or brush it with oil before arranging the potato cakes in a single layer, ensuring they don't overlap.
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Cooking the potato cakes
To cook potato cakes in an air fryer, you can use either leftover mashed potatoes or grated potatoes. If you're using mashed potatoes, add in flour, cheese, egg, and seasonings, and stir the mixture until it's well blended. If you're starting with raw potatoes, first boil them in a saucepan of salted water until they're soft, then let them cool and peel them. Next, grate the potatoes and add oil, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
Once your potato mixture is ready, form it into patties. You can use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or cookie scoop to portion out the mixture, then gently shape it into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick. If you're making mashed potato cakes, you can place the patties on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer for 10 minutes while you preheat the air fryer.
Before placing the patties in the air fryer, grease the air fryer basket with spray oil or brush it with oil. Arrange the patties in a single layer, making sure they're not overcrowded. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the patties in batches. Spray or brush the tops of the patties with oil.
Now you're ready to start air frying! If you're using an air fryer recipe that calls for mashed potatoes, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the patties for about 8-9 minutes on each side, or until they're browned and crispy. For grated potato cakes, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook the patties for 15 minutes, brushing with oil once. Then, increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for another 7-8 minutes, or until crispy, brushing with oil again after turning the patties over.
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Storing and reheating potato cakes
Storing your potato cakes
If you have leftover potato cakes, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge, where they should last for 3-4 days. However, this depends on how old your mashed potatoes were when you started. If they were already a few days old, it is best to eat the potato cakes within a day or so.
You can also freeze your potato cakes for later. Once the cooked pancakes have cooled, wrap them in foil, place them in resealable plastic freezer bags, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating your potato cakes
If you are reheating frozen potato cakes, you can pop them into the oven for a few minutes. Reheat the foil packages at 150°C/300°F for about 10 minutes. If you are reheating a large number of pancakes, you may need to swap the packages around partway through.
You can also reheat leftover potato cakes in an air fryer for a crispy texture in 3-4 minutes. Depending on your air fryer's size, you may need to cut the potato cakes and cook them in batches.
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Frequently asked questions
First, boil and mash the potatoes. Then, add oil, salt, pepper, and any other desired ingredients such as cheese, garlic, or spices. Mix the ingredients well. Grease your air fryer basket with spray oil and arrange the patties in a single layer. Air fry at 375°F-400°F (190°C-200°C) for 8-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
The cooking time depends on the temperature and the number of batches. For example, if you are cooking at 375°F (190°C), cook the potato cakes for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you are cooking at 400°F (200°C), cook for 12-15 minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the potato cakes in multiple batches, which will increase the total cooking time.
You will need potatoes, oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other ingredients such as cheese, garlic, breadcrumbs, flour, and spices.
The number of potato cakes you can make depends on the size of your air fryer and the size of the potato cakes. A typical recipe yields 6-10 potato cakes, but you may need to cook them in multiple batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer.
