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A black platter piled high with evenly crisped potato balls, garnished with grated parmesan and chopped parsley, ready to serve.
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Crispy Potato Balls

These Crispy Potato Balls are the kind of dish you can't stop eating because they're golden, fluffy, and too easy to pop into your mouth! I like to think of these like the best mashed potatoes on the inside with the outside of a tater tot, truly the best of both worlds!
Watch me make Crispy Potato Balls
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner Party, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Italian
Keyword: Asian Potato Recipe, Cheesy Potatoes, Comfort Food, Comfort Korean Food, Crispy Potato Balls, Easy Appetizer, Fried Potato Balls, Fried Potato Snacks, Fried Potatoes, Holiday Appetizer, Holiday Dishes, Mashed Potato Balls, Mashed Potatoes, Potato REcipe, Thanksgiving Food, Thanksgiving Side Dish
Servings: 3 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Potato Balls

  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Optional Garnishes

  • Extra parmesan
  • Chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Mash the potatoes thoroughly until smooth with no chunks remaining. Add cornstarch, salt, pepper, parmesan, and parsley, then mix until evenly combined.
  • Roll the potato mixture into small balls and set aside.
  • Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry the potato balls in small batches for about 6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve on a plate and optionally garnish with extra parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g