Crispy Air Fryer Potato Patties
Golden and ultra-crispy on the outside with a soft, savory center, these easy air fryer potato patties are made with mashed potatoes and ham sausage, paired perfectly with ketchup.
Transforming simple pantry staples into a crowd-pleasing snack, these crispy potato patties harness the power of the air fryer for a lighter crunch without deep frying. Featuring a savory hint of chopped ham sausage and a signature fork-patterned crust, they are effortlessly satisfying and endlessly snackable.
Ingredients
- 400 g potatoes
- 50 g ham sausage
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- to taste cooking oil spray
- to serve ketchup
Instructions
- 1Mash the steamed potatoes
Take the steamed, peeled potatoes placed in a white patterned bowl and mash them thoroughly into a smooth puree using a metal potato masher.
Tip: Ensure the potatoes are hot while mashing so they break down easily into a smooth consistency. - 2Add ham sausage and cornstarch
Add finely chopped pink ham sausage pieces and white cornstarch from small white plates directly into the bowl of freshly mashed potatoes.
Tip: Add cornstarch gradually to help bind the mixture properly without making it too dense. - 3Knead the potato mixture
Use a gloved hand to thoroughly knead the mashed potato mixture, chopped ham, and cornstarch together inside the white bowl until it forms a cohesive dough.
Tip: Knead evenly so the ham and starch are uniformly distributed throughout the dough. - 4Shape into rectangular patties
Take a portion of the potato dough and use gloved hands to shape it into a neat, uniform rectangular patty.
Tip: Keep the thickness even across all patties so they cook at an equal rate in the air fryer. - 5Press patterns with a fork
Press the tines of a fork gently down onto the top surface of the rectangular potato patty to create neat striped pattern indentations.
Tip: Do not press too hard or the patty might stick to the fork or break apart. - 6Spray oil and air fry
Arrange the shaped potato patties in an air fryer basket and lightly spray oil over the surface using a spray bottle. Air fry at 180 degrees for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Tip: A light coating of oil helps achieve an extra crispy outer golden crust.
