Description
Crispy mashed potato fries elevate classic comfort cuisine with a golden, crunchy exterior and creamy interior. Home cooks can easily master this simple side dish that promises delightful texture and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into equal-sized cubes
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 4 tbsps potato starch
- 1 tbsp potato starch (for dusting)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
- Oil for frying
- Parsley leaves, fresh chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Wash, peel, and cube potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure consistent cooking and texture.
- Boiling: Submerge potato cubes in salted water, simmering until fork-tender, then drain completely and mash until smooth and creamy.
- Seasoning: Blend mashed potatoes with ground black pepper, chopped parsley, parmesan cheese, and potato starch, mixing thoroughly to create a cohesive mixture.
- Shaping: Divide potato mixture into two portions, form into compact dough balls, and roll out on potato starch-dusted surface into half-inch thick rectangles.
- Cutting: Slice rolled dough into uniform strips, maintaining consistent width for even frying.
- Frying: Heat oil to optimal temperature and carefully fry potato strips in small batches, rotating with tongs to achieve golden brown coloration on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Finishing: Transfer fried potato strips to a wire rack or paper towel-lined surface to drain excess oil, then garnish with additional parmesan cheese and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps: Drain potatoes completely and mash thoroughly to eliminate any potato chunks for a smoother, more consistent texture.
- Starch Matters: Use potato starch for dusting and mixing to achieve extra crispiness and help bind the potato mixture effectively.
- Batch Frying Technique: Cook potato strips in small quantities to maintain consistent oil temperature and ensure each fry gets perfectly golden and crisp.
- Temperature Control: Keep oil at steady heat (around 350-375°F) to create crispy exterior while maintaining a soft, creamy interior without burning.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg