Crispy Potato Bites

Name: Crispy Potato Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium Potato; 3 tbsp Cornstarch; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; Parsley; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

by Harsh Kumar@ashcafee

Simple homemade potato bites that turn golden and crunchy outside while staying soft and fluffy inside.

Open in Guston

40 min
40 min total
4 servings
Easy difficulty

Nutritionper serving

1 serving ≈ 221 g

197 kcal
Protein: 4.4 g, 9% of calories
Fat: 1.2 g, 5% of calories
Carbs: 43 g, 86% of calories

Estimated from the ingredients.

Snack

Comfort #crispybites #potatoballs

Steps8

Step 1. Peel and cut potatoes
Start by removing the skins and cutting the potatoes into rough chunks.
Step 2. Boil the potatoes
Put them in a pot of boiling water and cook for approximately 12–15 minutes, until fork-tender.
Potato
Step 3. Dry the potatoes
Drain all the water and spread the on a plate. Leave them uncovered for around 5 minutes so the excess moisture evaporates.
Remove as much moisture as possible before mashing, as excess moisture can cause the balls to break apart while frying.
Step 4. Mash and combine mixture
Transfer to a bowl and mash until smooth. Add the cornflour, chopped , and . Combine everything thoroughly.
PotatoCornstarch
Step 5. Roll small balls
Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls. Avoid making them too big to ensure they cook evenly.
Keep the balls small so they cook evenly.
Potato
Step 6. Freeze the balls
Place the shaped balls in the freezer for 30–45 minutes to firm up.
Step 7. Fry the potato bites
Heat oil in a pan and fry the potato bites until they’re evenly golden and crispy.
Vegetable oil
Step 8. Drain and serve
Remove, drain the excess oil and enjoy while they’re still hot!
Vegetable oil