Air-Fryer Leftover Vegetable Bubble & Squeak

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Air-Fryer Leftover Vegetable Bubble & Squeak

There's no reason leftover vegetables should end up in the bin. This classic Bubble & Squeak turns yesterday's roast vegetables and mashed potato into crisp golden cakes with a soft centre. Topped with a runny fried egg, it's a proper meal that costs next to nothing and tastes even better than you'd expect.

Air-Fryer Leftover Vegetable Bubble & Squeak
Air-Fryer Leftover Vegetable Bubble & Squeak preparation stage

You’ll Need

Main
150g leftover mashed potato
100g leftover cooked vegetables (carrots, cabbage, sprouts, peas or broccoli), roughly chopped
1 spring onion, finely sliced
20g mature cheddar, grated
1 tbsp plain flour
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper
1 tsp olive oil
To Serve
1 fried egg

Optional but Dangerous
Brown sauce
Crispy bacon
Baked beans
Chilli sauce
Extra grated cheddar

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.

Place the mashed potato, chopped vegetables, spring onion, cheddar, flour, garlic powder, salt and black pepper into a bowl.

Mix everything together until evenly combined.

Shape the mixture into 2–3 thick patties, pressing them firmly so they hold together.

Lightly brush or spray both sides with olive oil.

Place the patties into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Air fry for 10–12 minutes, turning carefully halfway through, until both sides are crisp, golden and heated through.

While the patties are finishing, fry the egg to your preferred doneness.

Stack the Bubble & Squeak cakes onto a plate and top with the fried egg.

Add any optional toppings and serve immediately.

Lad Tip: Bubble & Squeak is one of the best waste-saving meals you'll ever learn. Almost any leftover cooked vegetables will work, so every Sunday roast can become a completely different dinner the following day without buying a single extra ingredient.

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