Description
These Delicious Garlic Potato Pops are crispy, golden bites packed with savory garlic, parmesan, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they combine creamy mashed potatoes with a crunchy breadcrumb coating, fried to perfection in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Coating & Frying
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (enough to fill skillet about 1 inch deep)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, grated parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, black pepper, and paprika. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape Potato Pops: Using your hands, form the potato mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Ensure they are compact to hold together during frying.
- Prepare Coating Station: Set up two shallow bowls—one with the beaten egg and the other with the breadcrumbs for breading the potato pops.
- Coat Potato Pops: Dip each potato ball first into the beaten egg to moisten, then roll it evenly in the breadcrumbs to coat all sides thoroughly.
- Heat Oil: Pour oil into a deep skillet to about 1 inch depth and heat it over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, roughly around 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Potato Pops: Fry the coated potato pops in batches, do not overcrowd the skillet, for 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides. Turn occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried pops with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes or freshly mashed potatoes for best consistency.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy pops.
- You can substitute parmesan with other hard cheeses like pecorino or asiago for a different flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum crispiness, although they can be kept warm in a low oven if needed.
