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Close-up of golden-brown Crispy Potato Balls topped with grated Parmesan cheese and herbs in a teal bowl.
Oliver Grant

Crispy Potato Balls

These crispy potato balls are made from seasoned mashed potatoes, rolled into perfect spheres, and deep-fried until golden brown. Serve them with a sweet chili mayo for a delicious appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 potatoes
  • 3 tbsp corn starch
  • Parsley minced
  • Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • salt
  • 1 part sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 part mayo
  • neutral oil for frying

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Potato Ricer or Fork
  • bowl
  • Paper Towel

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then drain and allow them to steam dry.
  2. Mash the potatoes well in a bowl, then add corn starch, minced parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin powder, and salt; mix thoroughly.
  3. Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball, repeating until all the potato mixture is used.
Cooking
  1. Heat neutral oil in a pot to 170°C/350°F and carefully drop in the potato balls.
  2. Fry the potato balls for 10-12 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy, then drain them on a paper towel.
Serving
  1. Grate Parmesan cheese over the fried potato balls and serve immediately with a sweet chili mayo sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSodium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Ensure the mashed potatoes are as dry as possible to achieve maximum crispiness. Adjust spices to your taste.

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