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Crispy Potato Balls

Deep-fried seasoned mash
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Keyword: Potato, Potato Ball
Servings: 16 balls

Ingredients

  • 3 potatoes, peeled & chopped
  • 3 tbsp corn starch
  • Parsley, minced
  • Parmesan cheese, grated

Spices: use what you want/have on hand, i used

  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • salt

Sweet Chilli Mayo (optional):

  • 1 part sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 part mayo

Instructions

  • Boil your potatoes in salted boiling water until fork tender. Drain and allow the potatoes to steam off most of its moisture.
  • Transfer the potatoes into a bowl and mash it well with either a fork or a potato ricer. Add in the corn starch, parsley and spices. Mix well to combine. Grab roughly 2 tbsp of mixture and roll it into a ball with your hands. Repeat until you run out of potato mixture.
  • Bring a pot of neutral oil to 170C/350F and carefully drop in the potato balls. Fry for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the balls are golden brown and crispy. Drained onto a paper towel.
  • Grate over parmesan and serve with sweet chilli mayo.