Crispy Potato Balls
Crispy Potato Balls
Ingredients
- 14 ounces potato, diced, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- as needed cooking spray
- as needed ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Place the rinsed, diced potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and pierce it several times with a fork.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Microwave the potatoes on high power for 9-12 minutes, or until they are soft and easily mashed.
⏱️ 12 min
- 3
Once cooked, carefully remove the plastic wrap (beware of steam) and mash the potatoes until completely smooth. Allow the mashed potatoes to cool completely, until no steam is visible. This cooling process is crucial for the dough consistency.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, pepper, parsley, salt, and cornstarch to the cooled mashed potatoes. Mix thoroughly with your hands until a cohesive dough forms. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Take small portions of the potato dough and roll them into bite-sized balls. Aim for uniform size for even cooking.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Place the potato balls on a cooling rack or directly into an air fryer basket if it has a non-stick surface. Ensure there is some space between each ball for optimal crisping. Spray the potato balls evenly with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Preheat your air fryer to 392°F (200°C).
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 392
- 8
Air fry the potato balls at 392°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 392
- 9
Serve the crispy potato balls hot with ketchup or your preferred dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
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Crispy Potato Balls
Ingredients
- 14 ounces potato, diced, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- as needed cooking spray
- as needed ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Place the rinsed, diced potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and pierce it several times with a fork.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Microwave the potatoes on high power for 9-12 minutes, or until they are soft and easily mashed.
⏱️ 12 min - 3
Once cooked, carefully remove the plastic wrap (beware of steam) and mash the potatoes until completely smooth. Allow the mashed potatoes to cool completely, until no steam is visible. This cooling process is crucial for the dough consistency.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, pepper, parsley, salt, and cornstarch to the cooled mashed potatoes. Mix thoroughly with your hands until a cohesive dough forms. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Take small portions of the potato dough and roll them into bite-sized balls. Aim for uniform size for even cooking.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Place the potato balls on a cooling rack or directly into an air fryer basket if it has a non-stick surface. Ensure there is some space between each ball for optimal crisping. Spray the potato balls evenly with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Preheat your air fryer to 392°F (200°C).
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 392 - 8
Air fry the potato balls at 392°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 392 - 9
Serve the crispy potato balls hot with ketchup or your preferred dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min