Description
Crispy mashed potato fries bring golden comfort from kitchen magic. Potato lovers can savor crunchy exterior and creamy center, creating an irresistible side dish perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 500 grams (1 pound) potatoes, peeled and cut into equal-sized cubes
Cheese and Seasoning:
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Coating and Frying:
- 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 tablespoon potato starch (for dusting)
- Oil for frying
Garnish:
- Parsley leaves, fresh chopped
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes, then chop into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Submerge potato cubes in generously salted water, simmering until they become tender enough to easily pierce with a fork.
- Thoroughly drain potatoes and transform into silky smooth mashed potatoes, eliminating any potential lumps for a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate ground black pepper, freshly chopped parsley, finely grated parmesan cheese, and potato starch into the mashed potatoes, stirring until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Carefully divide the potato mixture into two equal portions, gently forming each into a compact dough ball.
- Lightly dust work surface with potato starch to prevent sticking, then delicately roll each dough ball into a rectangle approximately half an inch thick.
- Slice the rolled dough into uniform strips, ensuring consistent width for even frying.
- Heat oil to optimal temperature and carefully lower potato strips into the hot oil, using tongs to rotate and achieve golden brown coloration on all surfaces.
- Fry potato strips in small batches to maintain oil temperature and prevent overcrowding, cooking for approximately 5-7 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Remove fried potato strips and place on wire rack or paper towel-lined surface to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Garnish with additional grated parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Potato selection matters greatly, choose starchy varieties like Russet or Manna for the best crispy texture.
- Allow mashed potatoes to cool completely before shaping to help them hold together during frying.
- Use potato starch for coating to achieve an extra crispy and golden-brown exterior that won’t get soggy.
- Maintain oil temperature between 350-375°F for perfect frying, preventing greasy or undercooked potato strips.
- Pat potato strips dry before frying to reduce oil splatter and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Serve immediately after frying for the ultimate crunch and flavor, as they lose their crisp texture quickly when cooling down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg