Fried Mashed Potato Balls
Cheerful Mole

Fried Mashed Potato Balls

42Min
4Servings
385Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendly
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Equipment

Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Deep frying pan
Wok
Stove
Plate
Tongs

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

mashed potatoes (leftovers)

500 g

cheddar cheese (shredded)

120 g

green onions (sliced)

3 pcs

large egg

1 pcs

all-purpose flour

120 g

panko breadcrumbs

200 g

vegetable oil

500 ml

salt

5 g

black pepper

2 g

Instructions

1

Prepare the potato mixture

Mix cold mashed potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper until well combined.

5 min
Use cold leftover mashed potatoes - warm potatoes will be too sticky to work with
2

Form the balls

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture and roll into 2.5 cm balls using your hands.

10 min
3

Set up breading station

Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs.

3 min
4

Bread the potato balls

Roll each potato ball in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.

7 min
Press the breadcrumbs gently to ensure they adhere well
5

Heat the oil

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to 175°C.

5 minMedium-high heat
6

Fry the potato balls

Fry the breaded potato balls in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

10 minMedium-high heattimer 3 min
Don't overcrowd the pan - fry in batches for even cooking
7

Drain and serve

Remove the fried potato balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 1 days
Reheat: Air fryer at 180°C for 5-7 minutes or oven at 200°C for 10 minutes

Best served immediately, but can be reheated to restore crispiness

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