Air Fryer Potato and Cornstarch Fritters

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Air Fryer Potato and Cornstarch Fritters are very crunchy and simple to prepare. Make these crunchy snacks with cornstarch, olive oil, potatoes, onions, and cooking spray. These items are very basic kitchen staples that might be in the pantry, or you can easily get them from the stores. Air Fryer Potato and Cornstarch Fritters prepare fast in thirty minutes, perfect for last-minute savory cravings. It is the healthy version of the normal fritters, which uses less oil because of the air fryer. There is no use of any dairy item in it, making it good for a dairy-free diet. Serve this dish with fried eggs, cucumber salad, or sour cream. This dish stores nicely, good to prepare for the meal prep to use during busy times.

STATS:

  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking duration: 15 minutes
  • Overall duration: Thirty minutes
  • Cuisine: International
  • Servings: 4
  • Course: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
  • Diet: Vegetarian
  • Serving Size: 3 fritters

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer
  • Box grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Cooking spray

INGREDIENT NOTES:

POTATOES:

  • They are the main items to make these fritters. Use the russet potatoes, which contain high starch content, which helps to make them crisp. Remove the additional moisture by squeezing them so they get crisp in a nice way.

CORNSTARCH:

  • Use the cornstarch to bind the items and shape them. It will form a crunchy and golden crust. It also soaks the extra moisture. Use the potato starch instead if it is not available.

OLIVE OIL:

  • This oil will brown and crisp these fritters. Olive oil provides good fat content, and use the light version to provide a neutral flavor.

ONIONS:

  • Use the finely grated onions to include the moisture and savory flavor in the fritters. Utilize the yellow or white onions to prepare this.

SALT & BLACK PEPPER:

  • Black pepper & salt are added to provide the light spice and flavor in the dish. The black pepper should be freshly cracked to provide the strong taste.

GARLIC POWDER & PAPRIKA:

  • They will add the savory taste and color to these fritters. Smoke paprika is also a nice substitute as it provides the smoky taste. We can also utilize the garlic instead to provide the strong flavor.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Rinse the potatoes, and then peel them. Now grate the potatoes with the grater.
  2. Put the potato grates in the kitchen towel and squeeze out all the additional water content.
  3. Add these squeezed potatoes to the vessel, then include the seasonings, olive oil, and cornstarch in it.
  4. Then combine these components and form the 12 fritters.
  5. Now heat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 190° C.
  6. Spray the oil on the basket lightly, then put these fritters in one layer.
  7. Air fry these fritters for 12 to 15 minutes, then flip them in between.
  8. Cook them till they get golden and crisp.
  9. Serve these fritters.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPPING SAUCE:

  • Garlic Yogurt Dip
  • Tzatziki
  • Sour Cream
  • Spicy Aioli
  • Ranch Dressing

FRESH SIDES:

  • Garden Salad
  • Cucumber Salad
  • Coleslaw
  • Tomato Salad

PROTEIN:

  • Grilled Chicken
  • Baked Salmon
  • Fried Eggs
  • Turkey Sausage

BREAKFAST:

  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Omelet
  • Avocado Slices
  • Fresh Fruit

TIPS:

  • Squeeze the moisture properly from the potatoes and onions to make the crisp fritters.
  • Don’t add lots of fritters in the basket so they crisp well.
  • Change the sides of the fritters in between the cooking so they cook evenly.
  • Make use of high starch-containing potatoes to provide a good texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Include the cooled fritters in the dish & stock the dish for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Add the fritters in one layer in the tray, then freeze them. Now add the frozen ones to the plastic bag or box and keep them for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I exclude the cornstarch to make these potato fritters?

  • We can easily exclude the cornstarch to make these fritters, but they will not get crisp in the same way. You can also use the flour instead of cornstarch for this purpose.

Why do my fritters not combine well?

  • You might not squeeze the potatoes and onions well, so the moisture will keep them apart.

Will I include the cheese in these fritters?

  • Yes, use a quarter cup of Parmesan or cheddar in these fritters to make them more flavorful.

Can I bake these fritters?

  • Yes, we can easily bake these fritters at 220°C for 20 to 25 minutes by flipping them in between.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 165 kcal

Net carbs: 27 g

Total carbs: 30 g

Protein: 3.5 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sodium: 0.320 g

Serving size: 3

Potassium: 0.620 g

Calcium: 0.030 g

Serving: 1

Iron: 0.001 g

Vitamin A: 0.00002 g