Crispy Air Fryer Potato Cakes
Crispy Air Fryer Potato Cakes (Golden Outside, Soft Inside!)
Looking for a tasty, comforting side dish or an easy snack that everyone will love? These Air Fryer Potato Cakes are the answer. Crispy and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, they’re packed with simple seasoning and cooked to perfection in the air fryer — no deep frying needed.
Whether you serve them alongside dinner, enjoy them as an afternoon snack, or dress them up with your favorite dipping sauce, these potato cakes are guaranteed to disappear fast.
🧺 Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Cooking spray
🥣 Prepare the Potato Mixture
Grate the potatoes and onion, then use a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. This step is key for achieving crispy potato cakes.
Transfer the grated potatoes and onion to a large bowl. Add the egg, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Mix everything together until well combined.
✋ Form the Potato Cakes
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 3 minutes.
Scoop roughly ¼ cup of the potato mixture and shape it into a patty. Repeat with the remaining mixture, keeping the patties evenly sized for even cooking.
🔥 Air Fry to Golden Perfection
Lightly spray both sides of the potato cakes with cooking spray. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one. Cook in batches if needed.
Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the potato cakes are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
🍽 Serve & Enjoy
Remove the potato cakes from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving. They’re delicious on their own or paired with:
- Sour cream
- Applesauce
- Garlic yogurt dip
- Ketchup or spicy mayo
⏱ Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
