Crispy Potato Balls

These Crispy Potato Balls are golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and honestly so hard to stop eating. Simple ingredients, cozy vibes, and that perfect crunch that makes you reach for just one more.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 605kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

1 lb potatoes, boiled and peeled
2 tbsp potato starch
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ tsp salt or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper or to taste
1 cup oil, for frying

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Instructions

Place the boiled potatoes in a large bowl and mash them until completely smooth and lump-free.
1 lb potatoes, boiled and peeled
Add the potato starch, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms that doesn’t stick to your hands.
2 tbsp potato starch, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
Roll the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then fry the potato balls, turning gently, until golden and crispy on all sides.
1 cup oil, for frying
Transfer the potato balls to a paper towel to absorb excess oil and serve hot.

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Notes

🔀 Recipe Variations

🌶️ Add a little heat
Mix in a pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika for a subtle kick that makes them extra snack-worthy.

🧀 Extra savory boost
Add a bit more nutritional yeast or a sprinkle of onion powder for a deeper, almost cheesy flavor.

🌿 Herby version
Fold in some finely chopped parsley or chives to keep things fresh and add a pop of color.

🥔 Make them mini or jumbo
Roll them smaller for party snacks or bigger for a more filling side — same dough, different vibe.

🫙 Storage & Make-Ahead

🧊 Storage

These potato balls are best right after frying, when they’re hot and crispy. If you have leftovers, let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or oven to bring the crunch back. The microwave works, but the crispiness won’t fully return.

⏳ Make-ahead tip

You can prepare the potato mixture ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready, simply roll the balls and fry them fresh — easy, relaxed, and perfect for planning ahead.

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