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Air Fryer Tacos: The Best Use for Leftover Mashed Potatoes

What's the best use for leftover mashed potatoes? A super easy (and delicious) recipe for air fryer tacos made with leftover mashed potatoes!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 Servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 8 White Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Chipotles, in Adobo Sauce. *see notes*
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste
  • Shredded Cheese of Your Choice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Spray oil

Toppings *optional*

  • Red Onion
  • Lettuce
  • Cilantro
  • Sour Cream
  • Salsa

Instructions

  1.  Count out your tortillas & wrap them in a damp paper towel. Place the wrapped tortillas in the microwave. Microwave if high heat until the tortillas are warm & flexible. Keep the tortillas wrapped & set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, salt, pepper, & Adobo sauce.
  3. Unwrap the tortillas & lay them on a flat surface. Coat both sides of the tortillas in olive oil.
  4. Place an even layer of the cheese on half of the tortilla, then using a tablespoon measure, place two tablespoons of your potato filling on top of the cheese.
  5. Carefully fold the tortilla in half creating the "taco shape"
  6. Spray your air fryer with oil.
  7. Place your tacos in the air fryer & set the air fryer to 400°F Cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Carefully flip your tacos & continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until the tortillas are golden, crispy, & the cheese is melted. 
  9. Top the tacos however you would like & enjoy!

Notes

* When measuring out the Chipotle in Adobo Sauce, make sure you are ONLY measuring out the Adobo sauce itself, leave the Chipotle peppers in the can. 

  • Author: dinnercult
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Leftovers
  • Method: Air fryer
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: Air Fryer Tacos