Transform your leftovers into a delightful, crispy treat with this air fryer bubble and squeak recipe.
It’s a fantastic way to give new life to those remaining roast potatoes and vegetables from your last big meal, turning them into a delicious dish that’s both easy and tasty.

🛒 What You Need
Bubble and Squeak, a traditional British dish, is known for its versatility and ability to use up leftovers. The beauty of this recipe lies in its flexibility; you can throw in almost any leftover vegetable you have on hand. This not only reduces food waste but also creates a completely new and tasty meal.

Ingredients
250g – 300g leftover roast potatoes
250g – 300g leftover vegetables (like carrots, parsnips, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, swede, etc.)
Optional: Fresh rosemary or dried mixed herbs for added flavour
1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 How To Air Fry Bubble and Squeak
Step 1
Start by putting all your leftover roast potatoes and vegetables in a bowl.

Step 2
Mash the vegetables up using a potato masher until they’re well combined but still have some texture. If you’re using herbs, mix them in now for that extra burst of flavour.

Step 3
Once mashed, shape the mixture into patties. This part can be especially fun if you’re cooking with kids – they love getting their hands messy!
Step 4
You can lightly oil the base of your air fryer, or place the patties on parchment paper in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking.

Gently brush them with a little olive oil to get that perfect golden crispness.

Then, cook them at 200°C/390°F for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through. The air fryer is ideal for this recipe, as it cooks the patties evenly and gives them a delightful crispy texture without the need for deep frying.

🍽 What To Serve With Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and Squeak patties are incredibly versatile. Serve them as a delicious breakfast with a side of eggs, as a hearty lunch with a fresh salad, or even as a side for your dinner. They’re particularly great with a dollop of chutney or a spoonful of sour cream.

🧾 More Air Fryer Recipes
Are you looking for more easy air fryer recipes? Check out some of these for inspiration:
- Air fryer roasted potatoes
- Air fryer carrots
- Air fryer parsnips
- Air fryer Brussels sprouts
- Air fryer turkey crown
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Air Fryer Bubble and Squeak
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Ingredients
- 250 g – 300g leftover roast potatoes
- 250 g – 300g leftover vegetables like carrots, parsnips, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, swede, etc.
- Optional: Fresh rosemary or dried mixed herbs for added flavour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Put all your leftover roast potatoes and vegetables in a bowl.
- Mash the vegetables up using a potato masher until they’re well combined but still have some texture. If you’re using herbs, mix them in now for that extra burst of flavour.
- Once mashed, shape the mixture into patties and place in your air fryer basket. You can lightly oil the base of the air fryer basket with a brush, or place them on parchment paper if you are worried about them sticking.
- Gently brush them with a little olive oil.
- Cook them at 200°C/390°C for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Serve them as a delicious breakfast with a side of eggs, as a hearty lunch with a fresh salad, or even as a side for your dinner.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an estimate.