Air Fryer Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Turn your leftover mashed potatoes into these cheesy mashed potato cakes cooked in the air fryer.

Ingredients

2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup real bacon bits
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 small egg, beaten

Directions

1 Combine mashed potatoes, Cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon bits, and flour in a bowl; stir until combined. Mix in beaten egg.
2 Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
3 Form mixture into 6 patties and set on a baking sheet. Place baking sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes while you preheat the air fryer.
4 Place patties in the air fryer basket in batches, making sure to not overcrowd. Cook undisturbed for 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining patties.