Description
Crispy Mashed Potato Fries offer a delicious twist on classic fries by using mashed potatoes mixed with parmesan and potato starch, then deep-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or side dish, these fries are crispy on the outside and soft inside, enhanced with fresh parsley and seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 500 grams / 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into equal size cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling or as needed)
Seasoning & Mix-ins
- ⅓ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
- parsley leaves, fresh chopped
Binding & Frying
- 4 tablespoons potato starch (for mixing into mashed potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon potato starch (for dusting surface)
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into equal-sized cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes into salted boiling water and cook until fork tender, making sure they are soft enough to mash without lumps.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the potatoes well, then mash them thoroughly so that no lumps remain, creating a smooth base for the fries.
- Mix Seasonings and Binding: Add freshly ground black pepper, chopped parsley, grated parmesan cheese, and 4 tablespoons of potato starch into the mashed potatoes. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients for flavor and binding.
- Form Dough Balls: Divide the potato mixture equally into two portions and shape each into a firm dough ball for rolling.
- Roll and Cut: Dust your work surface or rolling board with 1 tablespoon of potato starch to prevent sticking. Place each dough ball and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thick rectangles. Cut these rectangles into strips resembling fries.
- Deep Fry: Heat oil to suitable frying temperature. Fry the potato strips in hot oil in batches, turning with tongs regularly, until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Drain Fries: Remove the fried fries and drain them on a wire rack set over paper towels or a baking sheet to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Serve: Serve the fries hot, optionally sprinkled with extra grated parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes are fully cooked and mashed smoothly for the best texture.
- Using potato starch helps achieve a crispy exterior during frying.
- Fry the fries in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which prevents soggy fries.
- Drain on a wire rack rather than directly on paper towels to maintain crispiness.
- These fries are best eaten immediately for maximum crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crisp mashed potato fries, parmesan fries, homemade potato fries, deep fried mashed potatoes, potato starch fries
