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Crispy-Fried-Mashed-Potato-Balls-Recipe

Crispy Fried Mashed Potato Balls Recipe

This recipe takes your leftover mashed potato and transforms it into a crispy, yummy appetizer infused with a delightful flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 118 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • cups panko bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with cooked bacon, cheddar, Parmesan, chives, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir together until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • In a shallow bowl, break in the eggs and beat them well. In another bowl, add the panko bread crumbs.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop around 1 to 2 inches of the mashed potato mixture, and roll it into the ball shape in your hands.
  • Dredge the mashed potato ball in the beaten eggs covering all sides, then toss in the panko bread crumbs, making sure it coats all the sides. Repeat until all the mashed potato balls are dredged and coated.
  • Set a Dutch oven over medium heat, and pour in your vegetable oil until it reaches about 3 inches of depth. Allow it to heat until it reads 375°F (190°C) using a candy thermometer.
  • Once the oil is heated to our desired temperature, toss in the mashed potato balls and fry for about 3 minutes, until it is golden on all sides. Fry in batches as it can't all go at once.
  • Once fried, set the fried mashed potato balls on a plate lined with a paper towel so excess oil can drain.
  • Set on a plate and garnish with some extra salt, grated Parmesan, and chopped chives.

Using an Air Fryer

  • Continuing from step 4 above, rather than transferring to a pot with heated oil, we'd switch it to an air fryer.
  • Arrange the mashed potato balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in the air fryer at 375°F (or 190°C) for about 10 minutes until it is golden. Work in batches if all don't go in at once.
  • Set on a plate and garnish. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a great and satisfactory experience, the appetizers should be finished on the same day they were prepared.
  • It is possible to make them ahead, make the mashed potato mixture, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, then leave the dredging, coating, and frying for the big day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 23mgVitamin A: 89IUCalcium: 51mg
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