Why you should try air fryer vegetable patties
These Vegetable Patties are much healthier than deep fried versions because they use very little oil. You can easily adapt the recipe by using different vegetables you have in the fridge. They are a great way to get children to eat more vegetables without any fuss. The ensures they cook evenly every single time.
How to make air fryer vegetable patties
Prepare vegetables: Grate the potatoes and carrot into a bowl. Place the grated vegetables in a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Put the dry vegetables back into a large bowl with the finely chopped broccoli.
Mix ingredients: Add the breadcrumbs, beaten egg, grated cheese, garlic powder and salt to the bowl. Stir everything together until the mixture is well combined. If the mixture feels too wet, you can add a few more breadcrumbs to help it hold.
Shape patties: Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Use your hands to press them into firm round discs. Make sure they are not too thick so they cook through to the middle.
Air fry: Place the patties in the basket in a single layer. Cook at 190C for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and firm. Flip them halfway through the cooking time to ensure they are crispy on both sides.
Good advice for air fryer vegetable patties
Squeezing the water out of the vegetables is the most important step for success. If the vegetables are too wet, the patties might fall apart or become soggy. You can use a clean tea towel or kitchen paper to get the moisture out.
Try different seasonings like paprika or onion powder to change the flavour profile. These Vegetable Patties can also be frozen once they are cooked. Simply reheat them in the for a few minutes until they are hot and crispy again.
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also try
air fryer danish sausage rolls,
air fryer frozen salmon or
air fryer turkey breast.
