Throwing away food really bums me out.
Ill do anything to prevent it, including meeting friends at BYOF bars and pushing food onto them.
When I cant do that, Im a master of leftovers.
But every now and then, one reimagined meal really stands out.
Well folks, I outdid myself this time.
I made parmesan frico encrusted potato gratin squares, and Ill never be the same.
Its for your own good.
If youre new to frico, I couldnt be happier to welcome you here.
The textural contrast is worth it alone, but the flavor is irresistible.
Toasty, nutty, and sharp, frico will win your heart in the first bite.
How to frico your leftover potato gratin in the air fryer
Potatoes are a starch-heavy vegetable.
Whenstarches coolfor long enough, they thicken into a firm structure.
(you’ve got the option to actuallyfrico that too.)
you’ve got the option to lift the squares, and easily handle them without them falling apart.
These are ideal frico conditions.
Cut the casserole into cubes
Cut the cold potato casserole into squares.
Any serving size will work.
I cut mine into two-inch cubes.
Place them on one side of a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Coat them in mayonnaise
Cover all six sides of the potato square in a thin coating of mayo.
Dont worry, after it cooks it doesnt have that sandwich-y flavor.
Its only enough to give the parmesan something to stick to, and the cheese flavor dominates later.
(My pastry brush handle fell off, by the way.
Thats the kind of production Im running over here.)
You could use a knife, but it might be difficult with the angles.
A better option is to put on food-safe rubber gloves and use your hands.
Cover the squares in parmesan
In a bowl, add a cup of grated parmesan.
Put a gratin square into the bowl and spoon parmesan over onto all sides; pressing for good adhesion.
Place the cheesy square onto the clean side of the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Repeat this with as many squares as you prepared.
ensure the squares have about a half-inch of space between them.
Let them cook for five to 10 minutes, or until browned to your liking.
I took mine out after eight minutes.
If they are, you might need more time in the air fryer.
