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fried mashed potato balls

Crispy Fried Mashed Potato Balls Recipe Using Leftovers

Golden brown fried mashed potato balls are the perfect way to put leftover mashed potatoes to good use.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, deep frying, frying, game day appetizer, green onions, mashed potatoes, potato, potato balls, simple appetizer
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 82kcal

Equipment

  • 1 potato ricer
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 sharp knife and cutting board
  • 1 saute pan
  • 1 Stock Pot
  • 1 small cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • 4 yellow potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoon potato starch
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ⅓ cup green onion chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes. Cube the potatoes. Add to a pot of salted water and boil until a fork can easily poke through the potato. About 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
  • Chop the green onions.
  • Mash with a hand mixer, potato masher or potato ricer. Place potatoes in the fridge to cool.
  • Add green onions, potato starch, salt and pepper to the potatoes. Mix thoroughly. Use a cookie scooper to scoop balls of the potato mixture.  Roll in your hands to create an even ball about 1-2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat oil on medium-high heat on the stove until the temperature of the oil 350 degrees.  Mix chipotle sauce with sour cream and set aside.
  • Shallow fry the potato balls. Flip the potatoes every 2-3 minutes until potato balls are golden brown all around. Use a slotted spoon to remove the potatoes from the oil and place on a plate covered with a paper towel to drain excess oil. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and toss with salt. Serve warm with chipotle sour cream.

Notes

  • store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
  • to reheat, either fry the leftover balls, air fry them or bake them.  Microwaving them will cause them to get soggy.

Nutrition

Serving: 2balls | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg