Crispy Heart-Shaped Potatoes
Crispy Heart-Shaped Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Potato Mixture
- 1 1/4 pounds boiled potatoes, mashed
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon savory seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- vegetable oil, for deep frying, as needed
For Serving (Optional)
- mayonnaise, as needed
- ketchup, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, thoroughly mash the boiled potatoes using a fork or potato masher until no lumps remain.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the cornstarch, salt, savory seasoning, black pepper, and garlic powder to the mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Mix all the ingredients together by hand until well combined and a dough-like consistency is formed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Place the potato mixture between two sheets of parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Use a rolling pin to flatten the potato mixture evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, carefully cut out individual heart shapes from the flattened potato dough. Gather and re-roll scraps as needed to maximize the number of hearts.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Carefully place the heart-shaped potato pieces into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Deep fry until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning them gently as needed.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Once crispy, remove the potatoes from the oil using a slotted spoon or spider and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the crispy heart-shaped potatoes warm, optionally with mayonnaise and ketchup for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Heart-Shaped Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Potato Mixture
- 1 1/4 pounds boiled potatoes, mashed
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon savory seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- vegetable oil, for deep frying, as needed
For Serving (Optional)
- mayonnaise, as needed
- ketchup, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, thoroughly mash the boiled potatoes using a fork or potato masher until no lumps remain.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the cornstarch, salt, savory seasoning, black pepper, and garlic powder to the mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Mix all the ingredients together by hand until well combined and a dough-like consistency is formed.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Place the potato mixture between two sheets of parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Use a rolling pin to flatten the potato mixture evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, carefully cut out individual heart shapes from the flattened potato dough. Gather and re-roll scraps as needed to maximize the number of hearts.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Carefully place the heart-shaped potato pieces into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Deep fry until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning them gently as needed.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Once crispy, remove the potatoes from the oil using a slotted spoon or spider and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the crispy heart-shaped potatoes warm, optionally with mayonnaise and ketchup for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min