Crispy Potato Balls by @cookinwithmima

40 min
Medium

15 servings

🥔

410 g

Potatoes

🧅

5.7 ml

Onion Powder

🧄

5.7 ml

Garlic Powder

🌶️

2.3 g

Black Pepper

🌽

2.3 tbsp

Corn Starch

🌿

1.1 g

Italian Seasoning

🍬

34 g

Powdered Sugar

🌶️

2.3 g

Paprika

🧀

96 g

Shredded White Cheddar

🧀

140 g

Mozzarella Cubes

🧂

3.4 g

Salt

🌾

68 g

Flour

🥚

110 g

Egg

🍞

68 g

Panko Breadcrumbs

🫗

1.1 l

Oil

🧀

11 g

Parmesan Cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel them completely.

    potatoes
    🍳deep frying pan

  2. Step 2/17

    Mash the 2 boiled potatoes in a mixing bowl until smooth and mostly lump-free.

    potatoes
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥔potato masher

  3. Step 3/17

    Add onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, powdered sugar, paprika, and salt to the mashed potatoes.

    onion powder
    garlic powder
    black pepper
    cornstarch
    🌿Italian seasoning
    powdered sugar
    paprika
    salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/17

    Mix in the shredded white cheddar until the potato mixture is evenly seasoned and holds together.

    shredded white cheddar
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/17

    Scoop about 2 tablespoons of potato mixture and flatten it in your hand.

    potatoes
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/17

    Place 1 mozzarella cube in the center, then seal the potato mixture around it to form a ball.

    mozzarella cubes
    potatoes

  7. Step 7/17

    Repeat shaping until all of the potato mixture and mozzarella cubes are used, making approximately 12 balls.

    potatoes
    mozzarella cubes
    🍽️serving plate

  8. Step 8/17

    Place the flour in one shallow bowl and beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl.

    all-purpose flour
    egg
    🥣shallow bowls

  9. Step 9/17

    Put the panko breadcrumbs in the third shallow bowl.

    panko breadcrumbs
    🥣shallow bowls

  10. Step 10/17

    Coat each potato ball in flour, shaking off the excess.

    all-purpose flour
    🥣shallow bowls

  11. Step 11/17

    Dip each floured potato ball in egg wash, then coat it thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.

    egg
    panko breadcrumbs
    🥣shallow bowls

  12. Step 12/17

    Arrange the coated potato balls on a plate and freeze them for 30 minutes until firm.

    🍽️serving plate

  13. Step 13/17

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over high heat to approximately 350°F (175°C).

    vegetable oil
    🍳deep frying pan

  14. Step 14/17

    Fry the chilled potato balls in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until deep golden brown and crisp.

    vegetable oil
    🍳deep frying pan
    🥄slotted spoon

  15. Step 15/17

    Lift the fried potato balls out with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.

    🥄slotted spoon
    🧻paper towels

  16. Step 16/17

    Transfer the warm potato balls to a serving plate and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

    grated Parmesan cheese
    🍽️serving plate

  17. Step 17/17

    Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve immediately while the mozzarella center is warm and melted.

    fresh herbs
    🍽️serving plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Seasonings, Sweeteners, Dairy, Eggs, Grains

Ingredients

Potatoes, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Black pepper, Corn starch, Italian seasoning, Powdered sugar, Paprika, Shredded white cheddar, Mozzarella cubes, Salt, Flour, Egg, Panko breadcrumbs, Oil, Parmesan cheese

Allergens

Milk, Eggs, Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

385 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 13g, Carbohydrates: 42g, Fat: 19g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 220mg, Potassium: 510mg, Sodium: 490mg, Iron: 2.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 13mg, Vitamin A: 110mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

potato masher, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, measuring cups, shallow bowls, deep frying pan, slotted spoon, paper towels, serving plate

Appliances

freezer, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish

Occasions

Party, Game Day, Casual Gathering, Snacking

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cookinwithmima

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American, Fusion

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Creamy, Melty, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Garlicky, Herby, Peppery, Mildly sweet

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat until hot throughout), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooked balls in a single layer first,Transfer to a freezer-safe airtight container,Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer)