Description
Crispy and delicious Air Fryer Veggie Potato Cakes made with mashed potatoes, grated carrots, and fresh herbs. A healthier alternative to fried potato cakes, perfect for snacks, appetizers, or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 small carrot, finely grated
- 1/2 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray for air fryer
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, grated carrot, chopped chili, parsley, flour, egg, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small round patties and flatten slightly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray the patties with cooking spray on both sides.
- Place the patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
2Pcs Heart Shape Cake Pans, Aluminum Heart Cake Mold, Reusable 10 inch
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- If the mixture is too wet, add more flour or breadcrumbs.
- To make the cakes extra crispy, lightly coat them with breadcrumbs before air frying.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flaxseed mixture (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Veggie Potato Cakes, Crispy Potato Cakes, Air Fryer Vegetable Patties, Healthy Potato Cakes, Easy Potato Fritters