Air fryer potato baskets, a truly exceptional main course that is easy and quick. They are the perfect solution when you want something tasty and indulgent, light and ready in a few minutes. Potatoes are the special ingredient that can transform your lunch or dinner, also try the potato meatloaf with mushrooms or the classic potato gratin — elegant but never ordinary. If, instead, you are looking for super tempting potato recipes you must try the mortadella and potato rolls. Potato baskets are a simple recipe that surprises with crunchiness, flavor and practicality. It’s a very versatile recipe: just boil the potatoes and season them with whatever you prefer. I stuffed them with cooked ham and cheese, but they are also delicious with egg and chives, or with vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini.

Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Budget-friendly
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Cooking time: 15 Minutes
Portions: 4 pieces
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

198.13 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 198.13 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 17.65 (g) of which sugars 0.82 (g)
Proteins 12.76 (g)
Fat 8.75 (g) of which saturated 4.43 (g)of which unsaturated 3.94 (g)
Fibers 2.16 (g)
Sodium 342.04 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA^* and FoodData Central^** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

^* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ^** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

14 oz potatoes (peeled)
1.5 oz grated Parmesan
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste extra virgin olive oil
4 eggs

How to make potato baskets in the air fryer

Boil the potatoes in plenty of water, then mash them and place them in a large bowl.
Add the Parmesan, then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg; mix well until you obtain a soft, compact mixture.
Form small rounds and cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes.
Add the egg to the center and return to the air fryer at 356°F for about 9 minutes.