"Of course, you can add milk and butter to instant mashed potatoes to turn them into a fluffy, creamy side dish. But there are so many more ways to elevate and transform instant mashed potatoes into entirely different dishes. So, instead of whipping them into mashed potatoes, you should whip out your air fryer and use instant mashed potatoes as breading for your favorite fried dishes."
"An air fryer makes fast work of cooking and crisping food to deep-fried heights. If you've ever used the air fryer to make crispy potato wedges, recipes might call for parboiling or soaking potatoes to extract their starches, making for a shatteringly crispy crust. With instant mashed potatoes, you're getting pre-baked potato dehydrated into ultra-starchy flakes that will crisp up beautifully in the air fryer."
Instant mashed potatoes are inexpensive, convenient, and versatile pantry staples. The flakes are dried, salted, and often seasoned, making them a viable, sometimes gluten-free substitute for breadcrumbs. The ultra-starchy, pre-baked potato flakes crisp up exceptionally well in an air fryer, producing a deep-fried texture without extra frying. Preparation requires only a simple dredging station with an egg wash and the flakes, plus optional powdered seasonings or dried herbs to boost flavor. The flakes pair well with proteins and vegetables and can be customized for dishes like chicken Parmesan or eggplant Parmesan.
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