Garlic Parmesan air fryer mashed potato cakes are one of our favorite side dishes with creamy mashed potatoes. I love how they turn out crispy, cheesy and garlicky. And with a dollop of sour cream on top, a bit of bacon crumble and a scallion you’ll get a loaded mashed potato cake experience.
These mashed potato cakes are one of my favorite and most productive ways to use left-over mashed potatoes. It’s a delicious win-win!

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST POTATO CAKES.

• Be sure your mashed potatoes are not too liquid or runny. If they are on the runnier side, you may need to add extra flour to make the batter thicker.
• Work with cold mashed potatoes that were sitting in the fridge for a while. Best overnight mashed potatoes.While boxed mashed potatoes may work, it is better to make the real mashed potatoes from scratch

About Time:

• Prep Time

• Cook Time 8

• Total Time 15

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.

Instructions:

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 them 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 the Air fryer basket tray with spray oil or lightly brush with oil.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 375F/190C for 3 minutes.
6. Carefully place mashed potato patties into an 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 and reach golden color with brownish spots.
8. Let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, sour cream on top, bacon crumbles, and scallions, if desired.

Amount Per Serving:

CALORIES: 271

• TOTAL FAT: 22g
• SATURATED FAT: 10g
• TRANS FAT: 0g
• UNSATURATED FAT: 11g
• CHOLESTEROL: 181mg
• SODIUM: 910mg
• CARBOHYDRATES: 2g
• FIBER: 0g
• SUGAR: 0g
• PROTEIN: 16g

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