Fried Mashed Potato Sticks The Tasty Appetizer Recipes

FRIED MASHED POTATO STICKS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Turn off heat. Add potatoes. Mix to combine.
• Spread potatoes onto an ungreased rimmed half baking sheet or 13x9-inch pan. Smooth top with spatula. Place in freezer about 1 hour or until frozen.
• Using cookie cutter or sharp knife, cut out stick shapes. Return to freezer until oil is heated.
• In deep-fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F.
• Carefully place frozen potato sticks into oil (being careful to not crowd pan) and cook until golden. Transfer cooked potato sticks to plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
• Serve with a side of dressing.

FRIED MASHED POTATO BALLS

Steps:

• Place mashed potatoes in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, cheese, onions and bacon. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in bread crumbs. Let stand for 15 minutes. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

FRIED MASHED POTATO STICKS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1 In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Turn off heat. Add potatoes. Mix to combine. 2 Spread potatoes onto an ungreased rimmed half baking sheet or 13x9-inch pan. Smooth top with spatula. Place in freezer about 1 hour or until frozen. 3 Using cookie cutter or sharp knife, cut out stick shapes. Return to freezer until oil is heated. 4 In deep-fat fryer or heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. 5 Carefully place frozen potato sticks into oil (being careful to not crowd pan) and cook until golden. Transfer cooked potato sticks to plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. 6 Serve with a side of dressing.

CRISPY FRIED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat a heavy, thick frying pan until a droplet of water evaporates immediately if you flick it inches (DO NOT put any oil or fat of any sort in the pan, the potatoes WILL stick if you do).
• Tip in your mashed potatoes and spread out to cover the pan base.
• Cook on a medium heat and turn and shake occasionally.
• Turn over in parts (it isn't like an omelette, don't worry if it breaks).
• Keep frying until you have a solid crispy shell around it and a nice creamy center.
• Enjoy with a spicy tomato sauce or ketchup and mayonnaise.

MASHED POTATO FRIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes into small chunks.Fill a large pot with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt. Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes.Drain and transfer to a large bowl, add salt, pepper, oregano, crushed garlic and shredded cheese. Mash the potatoes into smooth puree. Add cornstarch and mix/mash.Transfer into a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe into long strips (on a cutting board or a parchment paper).If you don't have a piping bag, you also can divide the mixture into small balls and roll then into a strips.In a wide pan heat oil to 350F (180C).Fry mashed potato strips until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.