Description
Air fryer potato fritters recipe is an amazing way to enjoy delicious potato pancakes without babysitting the stove and spending forever in the kitchen. These air-fried potato cakes were inspired by my recent pan-fried 3-Ingredient Potato Fritters, which became popular and loved.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes or 3 medium potatoes
- 3 tablespoon green onions finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon oil I used Olive oil or avocado oil for brushing the fritters or oil spray for spraying them
- 2 Tablespoon bacon crumbles or 2–3 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled optional
- Sour cream for garnish and dipping
- Fresh dill or fresh parsley chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Peel and shred the potatoes. I use my Hamilton mini food processor to shred potatoes.
- Rinse the shredded potatoes under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to rid of the starch.
- Pat dry the potatoes or squeeze the water out. I use this cheesecloth bag. It helps me to keep the shredded potatoes in place when rinsing them then squeeze them out to remove the water and moisture.
- In a separate bowl crack the egg and whisk it with green onions.
- Mix together with shredded potatoes. Add salt, peppers, spices, flour, and bacon, and mix until well combined.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200C)
- While it’s preheating, line the air fryer basket or tray with Air Fryer parchment paper.
- Add rounds of the potato mixture to the air-fryer lined basket and gently press and form into a pancake shape with the help of a spoon or a spatula.
- Lightly spritz each potato fritter with spray oil.
- Cook on Air fry mode at 400F/200C for 7-8 minutes flipping once halfway. Or until it is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top or try with homemade chipotle sauce. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley. Bon Appetit!
Notes
Be sure to squeeze the shredded potatoes to get rid of extra moisture.
To ensure even cooking, shape the potato fritters into even rounds, approx. ½ inch to ¾ of an inch in thickness.
Turn the fritters on the other side halfway through cooking and lightly spray each cake once more with oil spray. Or brush with oil.
Preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before adding the potato fritters. This helps to form a nice crispy crust and appetizing caramelized edges.
Do not overcrowd the basket. Please give each fritter some space in between so the hot air can fully circulate.
Cook until golden and crispy on both sides, flipping once.
Nutrition
- Calories: 52kcal
- Sodium: 27mg
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg