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6 Potato Pancakes with Leftover Mashed Potatoes in a stack
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Potato Pancakes with Leftover Mashed Potatoes

A tasty use for leftover mashed potatoes or a fun side dish for your Christmas meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 48kcal

Ingredients

  • 18 ½ ounces (525g) leftover mashed potatoes
  • 2 green onions (scallions) minced
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 large egg
  • salt to taste
  • olive oil for frying

Instructions

  • Mix together mashed potatoes, green onions, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, egg, and salt in a large bowl until combined. If the mixture is a little loose, add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch at a time until it can hold its shape when formed into a patty.
  • Split mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat, add the potato pancakes in a single layer with space between them for turning, and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Remove patties and keep in a warm place and fry the remaining pancakes till done.
  • Serve warm with chutney, sour cream, scrambled eggs, etc.

To Make in Air Fryer

  • Add leftover potatoes into a large bowl. Add all other ingredients to the mashed potatoes and mix until combined. If mixture is a little loose, add a tablespoon of cornstarch at a time until it can hold its shape when formed into a patty.
  • Split into 12 equal portions and shape into potato patties.
  • Preheat Air Fryer and place the potato patties into the Air Fryer Basket.
  • Air fry for about 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping over halfway through cooking time.

Notes

  • Don’t crowd the basket of the air fryer. You need to leave plenty of space between each patty for the hot air to circulate for maximum crispiness and even cooking.
  • Thinner patties make crispier cakes.
  • Spritz some oil on these if you want them to be golden crispy.
  • If you are interested, you can learn how to Preheat Your Air Fryer. or when Do You Oil an AirFryer.
  • Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness, then adding more time as needed.
  • Storage - keep leftover potato pancakes in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg