Air Fryer Recipe Mashed Potato Rolls (2024)

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This isthe best recipe!Check out thisAir Fryer Recipe for Mashed Potato Rolls. Ya!It’s so delicious, I could literally eat the whole thing myself. This is the perfect plan to use up leftover mashed potatoes in an epic and delicious way. I mean, mashed potatoes leftover are already awesome, but they are just rockin’ in this recipe. You will love this! I used an X-large air fryer to make these rolls. This recipe is super easy to make and you can whip it up in mere minutes. It’s a comfort food recipethat is so yummy, I just love it!

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You can easily make some rolls with bacon and some meatless to please everyone:) That is what I do when I make these amazing morsels.

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Wouldn’t you love to pop that in your mouth right now? Can you say yummy? I can! YUMMY! And it’s this…

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If you have leftover mashed potatoes from dinner or from a holiday like Easter or Thanksgiving, save some of the mashed potatoes and make these rolls. You won’t regret it. They are just to die for! You can be healthier and add less oil, or be naughtier–go on, you can splurge–and add the full amount of oil listed in this recipe. However, both ways are quite yummy but with using an air fryer, less oil is needed for it to be delicious. You get to pick;)

p.s. I love the naughty version of this recipe…absolute heaven in a finger food!

Hello, yum-nums!! Wowza!

When to Serve This Air Fryer Recipe for Mashed Potato Rolls

This recipe is perfect for an appetizer prior to a dinner or as part of an appetizers-for-dinner meal. It is also great as a side dish or a meal all by itself. It also lends itself very well as a snack or as part of a lunch. I recommend serving it immediately after it has been made for the best results and maximum crispiness.

Great as a party food item when offering a spread of apps. You could even add this to your New Year’s Eve appetizer spread when entertaining.

Serve this when feeding people who are looking for meatless apps and for those looking for meat:

Sometimes, you can please (almost) everyone!

Make these for a party when you are looking to provide both a vegetarian option and a meat-containing one for party-goers. Preparing food for a split table group or family is very easy with this recipe. This is what I call aHybrid Recipe for a Split Tablewhere the recipe works well to feed both vegetarians and meat-lovers from one recipe/one dish. It’s a simple addition of meat to one roll and an omission of it to the other roll, but the best part is, the bacon is visible so it’s obvious which ones contain meat. As a vegetarian, I appreciate when I can tell just by looking which rolls have meat and which are vegetarian.

I cook this way quite frequently because my own family is a split table home. I have other ideas for this in myHybrid Recipe cookbookif you are interested in this type of cooking. I have multiple hybrid recipes on this blog as well, scroll down to find a list of a few of them:)

Ingredients Needed to Make the Air Fryer Recipe for Mashed Potato Rolls

This recipe is pretty simple, yet the taste is a deliciously giant one! The recipe is also kid-friendly, my boys approve! The following ingredients are needed:

  • 2 flour tortillas (any size works, but the amounts I have listed here work for the taco size tortillas, if you are using larger ones, simply increase the ingredients)
  • 1/3 c. mashed potatoes (I will include a mashed potato recipe too if you are making homemade, just scroll down to see it)
  • 1/4 c. mild cheddar cheese crumbles (I crumble cheddar cheese slices, or you could also use shredded)
  • 1 Tbsp. scallions
  • 1/4 tsp. Seasoned salt (I love to use Lawry’s® seasoned salt)
  • 2 Tbsp. bacon pieces (optional)
  • 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil

And that’s it!

Please scroll down to easily print this recipe. Look for the little printer icon:)

This recipe can easily be doubled, but two rounds of cooking would be needed to accommodate that number because only about two tortillas worth of rolls will fit into an XL air fryer tray.

Directions:

Lay a flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spread the mashed potatoes all across the tortilla ensuring that it is spread all the way to the edge all around the whole tortilla.

However, as the other ingredients are added, avoid the edge of the tortilla so the roll will stay sealed (the mashed potatoes are the glue).

Add 1/4 c. mild cheddar cheese crumbles (or shredded cheese) evenly across the tortilla, but avoiding the edge all the way around.

Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. scallions across the tortilla, avoiding the edge.

Sprinkle 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt across the tortilla, again, avoiding the edge.

For meat rolls: add 2 Tbsp. bacon pieces evenly across the tortilla, but avoiding the edges of the tortilla.

Roll tortilla tightly. Squeeze all along the tortilla.

Cut roll into one-inch sections with a sharp knife.

Pour about 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil into a small bowl. Brush all sides of the rolls with olive oil.

Please rolls in a ceramic dish that will fit inside the air fryer. (if desired, spray dish with cooking spray).

Cook in the air fryer at 360° for about 12 minutes, until crispy and golden.

Best when eaten fresh.Enjoy!

Leftovers can be warmed in the microwave, but they often lose their crispiness, but still are very tasty!

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Oh, this is SO good! You’ve got to try it out…it’s to die for. Comfort food to the absolute ever-lovin’ max! HOT food!

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Mashed Potato Recipe

To make mashed potatoes:

Peel and boil 4-5 potatoes until they are soft. Mash them then add them to a mixing bowl. Add 1 cup half and half creamer (add more if potatoes are too thick), 6 Tbsp. melted butter and salt to taste. Blend until smooth with an electric mixer.

Please note: However, this recipe is not included in the printable recipe below, so add these ingredients if you need to actually make mashed potatoes for this recipe (meaning if you aren’t using leftover mashed potatoes).

My fave mixer:

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Using an Air Fryer

I adore using my air fryer. I have an X-large sized one which is the perfect for a family of five like mine. Foods can be made in a healthier way with it, like fries with minimal oil.

This recipe in this post can be made healthier by reducing the amount of olive oil used, plus using a low-sodium seasoning instead, such as one from Smile Blends, a vegan seasoning company.

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Check out this yummy air fryer recipe:Quick Cheesy Mexican Air Fryer Egg Recipe

and this one…Cinnamon Delicata Squash Recipe Made in an Air Fryer

More Hybrid Recipes:

Hybrid Recipe Potato Dumpling Soup for Vegetarians and Meat-Lovers: a 2 Crockpot recipe

Low Carb Quiche with a Mushroom Whole Wheat Crust half meat half vegetarian

Hybrid Recipe: Parsnips Lasagna

Two Crockpot Hybrid Chili Recipe to Feed Vegetarians and Meat Eaters

Hybrid Recipe Rutabaga Vegetarian Plus Ham Lasagna Rolls

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! Eat well and enjoy life:)

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Check out thisAir Fryer Recipe for Mashed Potato Rolls.It's so delicious and easy to make. This is the perfect plan to used up leftover mashed potatoes in an epic and delicious way. I mean, mashed potatoes leftover are already awesome, but they are just rockin' in this recipe. You will love this! This air fryer recipe is super easy to make and you can whip it up in mere minutes. This recipe is perfect for parties, as a side dish for a meal, or as a snack or lunch item. This recipe calls for prepared mashed potatoes, tortillas, cheddar cheese, scallions, bacon pieces (optional), seasoned salt, and olive oil. You will love this comfort food recipe. Make some with meat and some meatless.

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Prep Time 38 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 2 flour tortillas taco size
  • 1/3 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup mild cheddar cheese crumbles crumbled cheddar cheese slices or shredded
  • 1 Tablespoon scallions
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons bacon pieces optional

Instructions

  • Lay a flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spread the mashed potatoes all across the tortilla ensuring that it is spread all the way to the edge all around the whole tortilla.

  • However, as the other ingredients are added, avoid the edge of the tortilla so the roll will stay sealed (the mashed potatoes are the glue). Add 1/4 c. mild cheddar cheese crumbles (or shredded cheese) evenly across the tortilla, but avoiding the edge all the way around.

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  • Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. scallions across the tortilla, avoiding the edge.

  • Sprinkle 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt across the tortilla, again, avoiding the edge.

  • For meat rolls: add 2 Tbsp. bacon pieces evenly across the tortilla, but avoiding the edges of the tortilla.

  • Roll tortilla tightly. Squeeze all along the tortilla. Cut roll into one-inch sections with a sharp knife.

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  • Pour about 1/2 Tbsp. (or less) olive oil into a small bowl. Brush all sides of the rolls with olive oil.

  • Please rolls in a ceramic dish that will fit inside the air fryer. (if desired, spray dish with cooking spray). Cook in the air fryer at 360° for about 12 minutes, until crispy and golden.

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FAQs

Should potatoes be soaked before air frying? ›

Just pat them completely dry before you prep them for the fryer. You can soak them in the fridge, in a bowl of water, all day while you are working. I wouldn't bother doing potatoes from the raw state, without soaking. It will take about a half an hour and the texture won't be nearly as rewarding.

Why are my mashed potatoes not crispy? ›

Why does it happen? You could be using the wrong potatoes. Potatoes are generally considered "waxy" or "starchy." Waxy potatoes (like white potatoes and red potatoes) are more prone to gumminess when mashed, as opposed to starchy potatoes (like Yukon Golds and russets).

Is air frying potatoes faster than baking? ›

To really examine the differences, I made one baked potato in the air fryer and one in the oven and noticed several advantages with the air fryer. Less time: The baked potato made in the air fryer took less time than when baked in the oven.

What happens if I don t soak my potatoes before frying them? ›

Soaking potatoes in water helps remove excess starch. Excess starch can inhibit the potatoes from cooking evenly as well as creating a gummy or sticky texture on the outside of your potatoes. Cold water is used because hot water would react with the starch activating it, making it harder to separate from the potatoes.

What happens if you don t rinse potatoes before putting in to air fryer? ›

Soaking potatoes in cold water can help release some of their starch and yield a crispy fry. That being said, I find it is not necessary when using the air fryer as the air gets hot enough to get them crispy. I have never soaked my potatoes and we get crispy fries all the time. If you want to try it, feel free to.

Why are my potatoes not crispy in the air fryer? ›

Arrange the potato pieces in a single layer to allow proper air circulation, promoting even cooking and crispiness. While the air fryer uses less oil than deep frying, using a bit of oil is still essential for achieving crispy results. Toss the potatoes in a small amount of olive oil or vegetable oil before air frying.

Why add butter before milk in mashed potatoes? ›

Waxy potatoes (such as new, red, or white varieties) require more mashing to become creamy which could result in gluey, pasty spuds. Butter before milk: Always add the butter first so the butter fat coats the potato starch molecules. Then, add the hot milk to make them creamy.

What should you avoid when making mashed potatoes? ›

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make With Mashed Potatoes
  1. You Don't Wash Potatoes First. ...
  2. You Use Just One Type of Potato. ...
  3. You Don't Season the Water. ...
  4. You Add Potato Pieces to Boiling Water. ...
  5. You Use the Wrong Gadget to Mash the Potatoes. ...
  6. You Only Use Butter. ...
  7. You Make the Potatoes Too Soon.
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Are potatoes better in the air fryer or microwave? ›

Out of the 3 methods, the air fryer totally won

It was evenly cooked — fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside — which gave the potato a great shape. The crispness of the skin also made it ideal for stuffing with hearty toppings.

Why are potatoes soggy in airfryer? ›

Once you've washed your spuds you need to dry them thoroughly. If you don't then excess moisture can seep into your potato while it's being cooked and result in a soggy skin.

Is it healthier to boil or air fry potatoes? ›

One study shows that air frying lowers the amount of acrylamide in fried potatoes by 90%. Some things about air frying may not be better for you, though. In one study, air frying of fish raised the amount of a substance called "cholesterol oxidation products" (COPs).

What adds flavor to mashed potatoes? ›

Garlic – For savory depth of flavor. Unsalted butter – For richness and buttery flavor. Milk – It smooths the starchy potatoes into an incredibly creamy mash. Use whole milk for the creamiest results.

What does adding an egg to mashed potatoes do? ›

The yolk emulsifies water and fat to create a cohesive, velvety bite, while providing a little fat and body of its own. What is this? You can add an egg yolk to nearly any existing mashed potato recipe.

Is milk or water better for mashed potatoes? ›

In mashed potatoes, cooking in milk, and preserving that starchy liquid, gives your potatoes a natural creaminess and allows you to skip the weighty heavy cream.

How long should I soak potatoes before frying? ›

In our homemade french fries recipe, we suggest soaking your potatoes for at least 15 minutes, but if you'd like to do this step ahead of time, they can soak overnight. Avoid excess water on the potatoes: make sure to pat them dry after removing them from the water bath otherwise you'll end up with limp fries.

Why are my fries not crispy in the air fryer? ›

It's essential that you spread the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and that you leave a little space between each one. If they're too crowded, the potatoes will steam inside the air fryer, and they won't get crispy. In order to give them adequate space, you'll likely need to work in batches.

How do I keep potatoes from sticking in my air fryer? ›

I recommend using oil because it adds flavor and the air fryer still needs a touch of oil to crisp the potatoes. It also keeps the potatoes from sticking to the air fryer rack.

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