Let’s face it: who doesn’t love a good potato gateau? It’s the ultimate comfort food, a grandma’s dish that tastes like home, celebration, and happiness. But what if I told you that you can make it in a lighter version, without eggs, and with an amazing crispy crust, all cooked in an air fryer?
It seems like magic, but it’s pure reality and I promise you that the taste remains the unmistakable and enveloping one you love! Today we abandon the oven and reduce fats for a spectacular result. We will use only the creaminess of potatoes, the savory taste of cooked ham, and the melty sweetness of cheese to create a tasty, golden pie perfect for a quick dinner or a delicious appetizer.
Get ready to amaze everyone with this little masterpiece of simplicity and flavor! Are you ready to revolutionize the classic recipe?
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 1 Hour
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter and Spring
Ingredients
- 9 Medium-sized Potatoes
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 5.3 oz cooked ham
- 5.3 oz emmental cheese
Tools
- Pot
- Salad Bowl
- Air Fryer Pan
- Air Fryer
Steps
To start, boil the potatoes in a pot for about 30 minutes or until they are soft enough. Once boiled, remove the outer skin and mash the potatoes in a salad bowl.
Next, add the salt and breadcrumbs, and mix everything well with your hands or a spoon until you get a homogeneous dough.
Now take the pan and grease it very well with extra virgin olive oil. Create a base with half of the dough, spreading it evenly over the entire surface of the pan.
Then lay the slices of cooked ham on the dough and sprinkle with the pieces of emmental already cut into pieces. Finish by covering everything with the other half of the dough, compacting it.
To complete, sprinkle the surface of the gateau with breadcrumbs and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Then cook in the air fryer for about 35 minutes at 356°F.
Finally, after cooking, let the gateau rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Suggestions
The gateau can be stored for about 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated before consuming.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use other types of cheese?
Instead of emmental, you can use any other type of cheese such as mozzarella, taleggio, fontina, etc…
