squeeze dry mass thoroughly
The drier the rasp is, the better it holds together and the faster a crust forms.
German Recipe
Air Fryer Potato Pancakes
Potatoes, onion, egg and starch form eight thin fritters. baking paper pieces facilitate the start and are removed after turning.
Total time
44 min
Calories
280 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Thin potato fritters with browned edges
air fryer potato fritters become less greasy and a little drier than classically baked friction cakes. Nevertheless, a good crust arises when as much liquid as possible is pressed out of the potato mixture. Small individual baking paper pieces must not cover the air flow and must always be weighed by the fritters.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Potato Pancakes
Potato fritters can be used in the air fryer with little oil when the coarsely grated potatoes are strongly squeezed dry and flattened.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Rub potatoes
Peel and rub the potatoes coarsely. Rub the onion finely and mix immediately with the potatoes.
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2
squeeze dry liquid
Place the mixture in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze it very strongly over a bowl. Leave the liquid for 2 minutes.
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3
Mix and bind the mixture
Drain water carefully and return the deposed potato starch. Mix in the egg, additional starch, salt and pepper.
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4
Form fritters
Preheat air fryer to 190 °C. Cut eight small pieces of baking paper. Form two tablespoons of mass on it into 8 mm thin fritters and oil on top.
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5
Cooking First Page
Cook three to four fritters by 7 minutes, depending on the size of the basket. Never place paper empty in the device.
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6
Turning and browning
Turn the fritters, remove baking paper, oil the second side thinly and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes golden brown. Serve with apple sauce.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Potato Pancakes
Small and flat shapes
Large thick fritters remain moist inside. A diameter of about 8 cm and 8 mm thick works more reliably.
Use baking paper safely
Use only small, matching pieces and always complain. Free paper can fly towards the heating element.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Stir two tablespoons of chives and a pinch of nutmeg under the mixture and serve with herb quark.
Replace 150 g of potatoes with coarse grated carrot. squeeze dry the vegetable mixture very thoroughly.
Nutrition per serving
280kcal
45.0 gCarbohydrates
7.0 gProtein
8.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Potato Pancakes
They become crispy at the edges, but remain overall drier and less greasy than fritters baked in plenty of oil.
The mass usually contains too much liquid or has been formed too thick. squeeze dry strongly and dose egg and starch exactly.
Yes. Use the package information for this; pre-cooked frozen goods usually need less preparation and another cooking time.
Yes. After about seven minutes turn and remove the paper so that the underside is browned directly from the air flow.
Raw grated potatoes discolor and release water. Therefore, cook the mixture immediately after stirring.
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