Description
Crispy, golden Parmesan Garlic Potato Balls offer a satisfying crunch outside, with a creamy, flavorful interior. Perfect as an appetizer or party food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and parsley (if using). Mix until well incorporated.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Set up coating stations: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Roll each potato ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the potato balls in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer fried potato balls to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with more Parmesan cheese and parsley, alongside your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For healthier options, consider baking or air frying the potato balls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg