Description
These crispy and flavorful Potato Pops are a delightful snack or side dish made from mashed potatoes. Easy to make and air-fried to perfection, they are a delicious way to enjoy leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes, leftover or fresh
Cornstarch Mixture:
- 5 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Cooking Spray:
- As needed
Instructions
- Prepare Potato Mixture: Add the mashed potatoes to a bowl with the cornstarch. Mix until a dough forms, adjusting with more cornstarch if needed.
- Shape Potato Pops: Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
- Air-Fry: Place the potato balls in an air fryer, spray with oil, and air-fry at 450F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy your crispy Potato Pops immediately.
Notes
- Pair with ketchup, aioli, or vegan green goddess sauce.
- If short on cornstarch, substitute with a small amount of flour.
- Enhance flavor by rolling in seeds, cornmeal, or breadcrumbs before cooking.
- Season mashed potatoes before forming into balls for added taste.
- To bake, preheat oven and cook on a lined sheet for about 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato pop
- Calories: 73
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
