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Mashed potato cakes on a parchment lined plate with a metal spatula on the side, a green towel next to the plate and a little dish of sour cream.
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Mashed Potato Cakes - Air Fryer Version
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
 
If you have leftover mashed potatoes in your fridge, these delicious cheesy mashed potato cakes are a fantastic way to use them up. You can add in lots of other optional ingredients based on what else you have leftover too.
Course: Side Dishes, Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 10 cakes
Calories: 171 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Vegetable oil
  • Sour cream for serving optional
Optional Add-Ins:
  • 1½ cup diced ham
  • ¾ cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • ¾ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
Instructions
  1. Combine the mashed potatoes, egg, Monterey Jack cheese, chives, and 2 tablespoons of the flour in a large bowl. If your mashed potatoes are loose, stir in additional flour for a stiffer consistency. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir in any add-ins you might be including.
  2. Using a ⅓-cup dry ingredient measure, divide the potato mixture into 10 even portions and shape them into rough balls.
  3. Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Place each potato ball into the breadcrumbs and flatten it to form the mixture into a 3-inch patty. Carefully flip the cake over and coat the other side with crumbs as well. Flatten the edges of the cakes with your hands or a spatula so that each one is a straight-sided disk. This will help to prevent the potato pancakes from spreading out too much while cooking.

  4. Place the potato pancakes on a piece of parchment paper and transfer the parchment and cakes to the air fryer basket. Spray the top with oil. Air-fry at 400˚F for 10 minutes. Flip the cakes over - the easiest way to do this is to use the parchment paper to flip the cakes right onto the basket. Because one side is browned at this point, there is less chance of it sticking to the basket. Spray the uncooked side with more oil and air-fry for another 10 minutes.

  5. Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve warm with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Mashed Potato Cakes - Air Fryer Version
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 203mg8%
Potassium 240mg7%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 154IU3%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 140mg14%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.