Potato Pops

A single potato pop on a skewer dipped in ketchup.

An easy and fun way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes after the holiday dinner.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword 15 minute recipe, leftover makeover, leftover potatoes, low waste, low waste recipe, potato pops, quick recipe, quick snack, quick vegan recipe, quickies, scrappy cooking, thanksgiving leftovers, zero waste cooking, zero waste recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings potato pops

Calories 28.9

Author carleigh

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes leftover or fresh
5 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Cooking spray

Instructions

Add the mashed potatoes to a bowl with the cornstarch, and mix until a dough is formed. The dough should be almost like a thick gnocchi dough, and should hold its shape easily. You can add more cornstarch or flour as needed.
Using clean hands, roll into balls, slightly smaller than a golf ball.
Transfer to an air fryer. Spray liberally with oil. Air fry at 450F for 15 to 20 minutes, until the outsides are golden brown.
Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

- These potato pops pair beautifully with ketchup, aioli, or vegan green goddess sauce. Trust me now and thank me later!

- If you don't have cornstarch or arrowroot powder, use a small amount of flour to bind your potato balls.

- Before baking, you can roll these potato pops in seeds, cornmeal or breadcrumbs for extra flavor and texture. Then, spray with oil and cook as directed.

- The mashed potatoes don't have to be plain. You can add a bunch of your favorite spices before making the "dough" so that the seasonings are locked in.

- If you do not have an air fryer, just bake these in the oven on a lined baking sheet. Be sure to preheat the oven, and it should take about the same amount of time.

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