Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes
Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes turn leftover mash into golden, crisp-topped patties with a soft, cheesy center and a hint of chive. Lightly seasoned and coated in panko for extra crunch, they’re ideal as a snack, side dish, or brunch bite when you want something comforting yet texturally satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C) and let it preheat while you make the potato cakes.
- 2
If using a basket-style air fryer, cut two strips of heavy-duty aluminum foil about 4 inches wide and 16 inches long to make a foil sling, and spray the sling with cooking spray. For a tray or rack-style air fryer, trim the long edges of the foil to fit the tray or rack.
- 3
Crack the egg into a mixing bowl and lightly beat it with salt and pepper.
- 4
Stir in the cold mashed potatoes, 2 Tablespoons flour, and Cheddar cheese. Divide the potato mixture into 6 equal portions.
- 5
Combine the panko and 1/2 cup flour on a plate.
- 6
Place one portion of the potato mixture on the plate and flatten it into a cake about 4 inches wide. Scoop up some of the flour and panko and press it onto the top. Set it on the oiled foil sling.
- 7
Repeat until all the potato cakes are shaped and set on the oiled slings, arranging three patties close together on each sling. Leave enough foil at both ends of the sling to lift the cakes in and out of the basket. See note. Generously spray the tops of the cakes with olive oil.
- 8
Carefully lift each sling and place it in the air fryer basket, letting the foil ends run up the sides of the basket. (See Cook's Note).
- 9
Air fry until they reach your preferred doneness, about 10 minutes.
- 10
Carefully remove the slings from the air fryer. Use a spatula to transfer the cakes to a serving plate, sprinkle with chives, and serve.
- Calories 417.87 kcal High 21%
- Protein 7.33 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 27.81 g 10%
- Total Fat 31.56 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 5.73 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.77 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 510.94 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 104.86 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.15 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 68.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 29.89 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 417.87 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Fresh Chives. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes healthy?
- Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 417.87 calories and 7.33 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 510.94 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.73 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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