Air Fryer Potato Pancakes

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Air fryer potato pancakes are a great way to use up those left over mashed potatoes. Stuffed with vegetables and great for an easy dinner.

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These air fryer potato pancakes are perfect if you find yourself with leftover mashed potatoes, or if you’re looking for a unique way to use potatoes.

It makes a great vegetarian dish and is also versatile with the different vegetables you can use.

This recipe makes six large pancakes, under 200 calories each, and is a great lunch or dinner option. You can also make them half the size and serve as a side dish.

What Are The Benefits Of Eating Potatoes?

Potatoes are packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals, are naturally gluten-free and are incredibly filling. Potatoes are also extremely versatile and can be prepared in a variety of ways, including boiled, baked and steamed.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• The perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
• Potato pancakes are filling so you feel satisfied.
• A great way to get in extra vegetables. 

Ingredients

What you'll need to make this recipe.

• Potatoes
• Salt
• Ground pepper
• Breadcrumbs
• Eggs
• Onion
• Red bell pepper
• Green bell pepper
• Zucchini
• Parmesan cheese
• Olive oil

How To Make This Recipe

Step 1:

Peel and chop potatoes and boil until soft, about 20 minutes. 

Step 2:

Drain water from potatoes and place in bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Set aside to cool.

Step 3:

While potatoes cool, dice onion, red pepper, green pepper and zucchini. 

Step 4:

In a medium sized skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add vegetables and sauté until vegetables or tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5:

Add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to the sautéed vegetables and stir together. 

Step 6:

Add salt, pepper, breadcrumb and eggs to the mashed potatoes and stir until completely combined. 

Step 7:

Form the mashed potatoes into balls and lightly press down and form into flat pancakes, approximately ¼" thick. The pancakes will be about 5" in diameter. 

Step 8:

Repeat until all pancakes are formed. You'll need an even amount of pancakes, and should end up with about 12. 

Step 9:

Add approximately 2 tablespoon of the vegetable mixture to the top of one patty. Place another pancake on top, forming a sandwich. Press down all the side together so there are no seams showing. 

Step 10:

Using a pastry brush, brush tops and bottoms of pancakes with olive oil. 

Step 11:

Remove basket from air fryer and lightly spray with a nonstick cooking spray. Gently place pancakes into the basket. You may need to cook them in several batches so they aren’t overcrowded in the basket.

Step 12:

Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through. Repeat until all potato pancakes are cooked.

How Do I Store Leftover Potato Pancakes?

Place cooled pancakes in an airtight container, or wrap in aluminum foil. Stored in the refrigerator they will last for about 3 days. 

Can I Freeze Potato Pancakes? 

Yes! Place cooled pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in freezer for 2 hours. Transfer individually frozen pancakes into a freezer safe bag. Freeze for up to 6 months. Reheat pancakes in the microwave or air fry again until warmed through.

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