Master the art of crispy potato balls with these expert tips
Creating crispy chips at home can be quite the endeavour. However, when it comes to delicious potato balls, they always seem to achieve the perfect combination of a soft interior and a crispy exterior. Sometimes I fry them in oil, and other times I bake them in the oven. Regardless of the method, they swiftly vanish from the plates.
Potato balls are an excellent way to utilise leftover potatoes from the previous night's dinner. Simply mash them and blend with a few straightforward ingredients. You can enhance the flavour by adding cheese or your preferred spices.
A few useful tricks for forming balls
Let's begin with the potatoes. The best varieties for making potato balls are those with a higher starch content, such as type B or C potatoes, as they mash more easily and have a creamier texture. The potato mixture is quite simple to prepare, and if it ends up too runny, you can simply incorporate more wheat flour. However, forming the balls can present a minor challenge as the dough tends to stick to your hands. To alleviate this, wet your hands with cold water.
Recipe for potato balls
Potato balls in a crispy coating make a delightful addition to dinner or a satisfying snack on their own. Serve with ketchup, garlic sauce, or a sauce made from Greek yoghurt and fresh herbs. For frying, opt for an oil that remains stable at high temperatures, such as avocado or refined coconut oil.
Ingredients:
- 1 kilogramme of cooked potatoes,
- 2 tablespoons of potato flour,
- 200 grams of wheat flour,
- 1 egg,
- Half a teaspoon of salt, a pinch of pepper,
- 200 grams of breadcrumbs,
- Oil for frying.
Instructions:
- Mash the cooked potatoes, then mix with potato flour, wheat flour, and egg. Add salt and pepper, and mix again.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on baking paper to prevent sticking.
- Coat in breadcrumbs and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
If you prefer to bake the balls, place them in an oven preheated to 175 degrees Celsius for approximately 20 minutes.
