Air fryer recipe · Kids
Potato Smileys
Fun smiley faces made from mashed potato, a favorite at snack time.
- 12 minTotal time
- 190°CAir fryer
- 3Serves
- VegetarianDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 255kcal
- 5.4 gprotein
- 56.9 gcarbs
- 0.8 gfat
- 4.6 gfibre
Per serving, about 3 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- potato4
- cornflour3 tbsp
- breadcrumbs1/2 cup
- salt1/2 tsp
- black pepper1/4 tsp
Method
Mash the potato
Boil the potato until soft, then mash it with the cornflour, salt and pepper until smooth. A lump-free mash rolls out cleanly so the smiley shapes hold together without breaking.
Shape the smileys
Roll the mash out flat and cut discs with a small round cutter. Press two eyes with a straw and score a smile with a knife. Work gently so the soft mash keeps its shape and the faces stay clear.
Dust with breadcrumbs
Lightly press both sides of each smiley into the breadcrumbs for a thin, even coating. That crumb layer is what crisps into a golden crust and stops the soft mash sticking to the basket.
Air fry until crisp
Arrange the smileys in a single layer in the basket and air fry at 190°C for 12 min, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp on both sides. Flipping browns each face evenly.
