Crispy Potato Rings (Potato Donuts)
Crispy Potato Rings (Potato Donuts)
Ingredients
For the Potato Rings
- 5 potatoes, medium-sized, yellow skin, peeled and chopped into large chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as parsley or chives
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, plus more for dusting
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying
For Serving
- 1/2 cup ketchup, as needed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Drain the boiled potatoes thoroughly. Pass the hot potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve using a spoon or spatula to create a very smooth, lump-free mashed potato mixture. This step is crucial for the texture of the rings.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large bowl. Add black pepper, dried herbs, and 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Knead the mixture by hand until a smooth, pliable dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more cornstarch, 1 tablespoon at a time.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Lightly dust your work surface with cornstarch. Take a portion of the potato dough, form it into a ball, and place it between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out circular discs from the rolled dough. Then, use a 1-inch smaller round cutter (or a piping nozzle) to cut out the center of each disc, creating the ring shape. Gather and re-roll the scraps to make more rings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Pour cooking oil into a deep pan or Dutch oven to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Carefully place a few potato rings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Deep-fry the potato rings for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the rings from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Serve the crispy potato rings warm with ketchup and mayonnaise for dipping. Enjoy!
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Crispy Potato Rings (Potato Donuts)
Ingredients
For the Potato Rings
- 5 potatoes, medium-sized, yellow skin, peeled and chopped into large chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as parsley or chives
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, plus more for dusting
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying
For Serving
- 1/2 cup ketchup, as needed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Drain the boiled potatoes thoroughly. Pass the hot potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve using a spoon or spatula to create a very smooth, lump-free mashed potato mixture. This step is crucial for the texture of the rings.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large bowl. Add black pepper, dried herbs, and 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Knead the mixture by hand until a smooth, pliable dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more cornstarch, 1 tablespoon at a time.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Lightly dust your work surface with cornstarch. Take a portion of the potato dough, form it into a ball, and place it between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out circular discs from the rolled dough. Then, use a 1-inch smaller round cutter (or a piping nozzle) to cut out the center of each disc, creating the ring shape. Gather and re-roll the scraps to make more rings.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Pour cooking oil into a deep pan or Dutch oven to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Carefully place a few potato rings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Deep-fry the potato rings for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the rings from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Serve the crispy potato rings warm with ketchup and mayonnaise for dipping. Enjoy!