Crispy Golden Potato Balls (Golden Crunch Potato Balls)
Delicious, golden-fried potato balls with a cheesy center and crispy, seasoned coating. Perfect as a snack or street food favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Snack, Appetizer
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium potatoes (500g)
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (70g)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (70g)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 150g mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (60ml)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (30g)
- Breadcrumbs, as needed
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes. Mix with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup cornstarch with the mashed potatoes to form a dough. Divide into portions and stuff each with a cube of mozzarella, shaping into balls.
- Prepare the egg batter by whisking eggs with milk, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Dip each potato ball in the egg batter, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Fry the balls until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-coat the potato balls in egg batter and breadcrumbs. Use fresh parsley for a brighter flavor if available. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 60
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