Crispy Potato Balls
Crispy Potato Balls
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes, medium
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mushroom bouillon powder, or chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, optional
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 4 medium potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the peeled potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Boil the potatoes until they are tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Once cooked, carefully drain the water and transfer the tender potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Mash the potatoes thoroughly using a fork, potato masher, or ricer until a smooth consistency is achieved with no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of mushroom bouillon powder (or chicken bouillon), and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
If using, add the 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley to the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Use your hands to thoroughly mix and knead all the ingredients together until a uniform, dough-like mixture is formed. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Take small portions of the potato mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them between your palms to form small, uniform balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil (or enough to submerge the potato balls) in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
Carefully place the potato balls into the preheated hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 3-5 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove them.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 12
Transfer the fried potato balls to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Serve the crispy potato balls immediately, optionally with a dipping sauce like ketchup or your favorite condiment.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Potato Balls
- 4 potatoes, medium
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mushroom bouillon powder, or chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, optional
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 4 medium potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the peeled potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Boil the potatoes until they are tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Once cooked, carefully drain the water and transfer the tender potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Mash the potatoes thoroughly using a fork, potato masher, or ricer until a smooth consistency is achieved with no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of mushroom bouillon powder (or chicken bouillon), and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
If using, add the 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley to the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Use your hands to thoroughly mix and knead all the ingredients together until a uniform, dough-like mixture is formed. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Take small portions of the potato mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them between your palms to form small, uniform balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil (or enough to submerge the potato balls) in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
Carefully place the potato balls into the preheated hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 3-5 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove them.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 12
Transfer the fried potato balls to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Serve the crispy potato balls immediately, optionally with a dipping sauce like ketchup or your favorite condiment.
⏱️ 1 min