Starchy Crispy Potato Balls Recipe

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This recipe for Starchy Crispy Potato Balls is amazing; they are soft on the inside and crispy on the exterior. They’re excellent as a side dish, appetiser, or snack!

Ingredients:

  1. 4 large starchy potatoes (Russet or Idaho work best)
  2. 2 tablespoons butter
  3. 1/4 cup milk (or cream for a richer flavor)
  4. 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional, cheddar or mozzarella work great)
  5. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  9. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  10. 2 large eggs, beaten
  11. 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
  12. Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Potatoes:

Cut the potatoes into cubes after peeling. Simmer them in salted water for ten to fifteen minutes, or until fork-tender.
While the potatoes are still warm, drain and mash them.
2. Get the Potato Combination Ready:

  1. To the mashed potatoes, add the butter, milk, onion and garlic powders, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and smooth.
  2. Incorporate the cheese, if using, into the mashed potatoes. To make the mixture easier to handle, allow it to cool somewhat.

3. Form the potato spheres:

  1. Using your hands, form a little ball out of roughly 2 teaspoons of the potato mixture.
  2. Continue until every last ball of mashed potato has been created.

4. Make the potato balls bread:

  1. Arrange three bowls for breading: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs.
  2. After dredging each potato ball in flour, shake off any extra.
  3. Gently press the breadcrumbs into it after dipping it into the beaten eggs to ensure they adhere well.

5. Cook the balls of potato:

  1. In a deep frying pan or saucepan, heat the oil to about 350°F (175°C).
  2. Take care not to jam too many potato balls into the pan as you fry them in batches. Fry, stirring regularly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the potato balls and set them on a dish covered with paper towels to absorb any remaining oil.

6. Present:

Serve the hot crispy potato balls with your preferred dipping sauce on the side. They go well with spicy aioli, sour cream, or ketchup.
These starchy crispy potato balls are the ideal snack for any occasion since they have a crunchy outside and a soft, creamy inside.

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