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Easy Air Fryer Potato Pancakes

Easy Air Fryer Potato Pancakes

4.78 from 9 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Make crispy, golden, and tender potato pancakes quickly in the air fryer. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, these Easy Air Fryer Potato Pancakes use minimal oil for a fuss-free, delicious meal.

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes, cold
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, cheddar
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits
  • 1 stalk green scallion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix the 2 cups mashed potatoes, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1/4 cup bacon bits, and sliced 1 stalk green scallion. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, pour your 1 cup panko bread crumbs.
  • Form a potato pancake, then coat it with the panko bread crumbs. Place your coated potato pancakes on a parchment-lined dish. Place the potato pancakes into the freezer for about 10-15 minutes, until frozen solid.
  • Lay a piece of parchment paper down, and then place the frozen potato pancake on top.
  • Set air fryer temperature to 380 degrees F, and set cook time for 12-15 minutes, using air fryer setting, flipping halfway.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 298mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg