Crispy Potato Balls with Sriracha Mayo
Crispy Potato Balls with Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients
For the Potato Balls
- 3 potatoes, medium
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- neutral oil, for deep frying
For the Sriracha Mayo
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the potatoes and cook until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 18 min
- 2
Once cooked, drain the potatoes thoroughly. While still warm, mash them in a large bowl using a potato ricer or masher until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
To the mashed potatoes, add the cornstarch, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until a uniform, pliable potato dough forms.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Take small portions of the potato mixture and roll them into small, uniform balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
In a deep skillet or pot, heat 2-3 inches of neutral oil to 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Carefully lower the potato balls into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are evenly golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried potato balls to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Season lightly with additional salt while they are still hot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce until smooth and well combined. Adjust the ratio to taste, adding more mayonnaise for creaminess or more Sriracha for heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Arrange the crispy potato balls on a platter, sprinkle with extra fresh parsley for garnish, and serve immediately alongside the Sriracha Mayo dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Crispy Potato Balls with Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients
For the Potato Balls
- 3 potatoes, medium
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- neutral oil, for deep frying
For the Sriracha Mayo
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the potatoes and cook until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 18 min - 2
Once cooked, drain the potatoes thoroughly. While still warm, mash them in a large bowl using a potato ricer or masher until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
To the mashed potatoes, add the cornstarch, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until a uniform, pliable potato dough forms.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Take small portions of the potato mixture and roll them into small, uniform balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
In a deep skillet or pot, heat 2-3 inches of neutral oil to 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Carefully lower the potato balls into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are evenly golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried potato balls to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Season lightly with additional salt while they are still hot.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce until smooth and well combined. Adjust the ratio to taste, adding more mayonnaise for creaminess or more Sriracha for heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Arrange the crispy potato balls on a platter, sprinkle with extra fresh parsley for garnish, and serve immediately alongside the Sriracha Mayo dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min