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Crispy Mashed Potato Fries

Crispy Mashed Potato Fries: Comfort Food You'll Crave

Delight in these Crispy Mashed Potato Fries that transform leftovers into a mouthwatering snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 fries
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Fries
  • 2 cups Mashed Potatoes leftovers or freshly made
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • oil for frying olive oil or vegetable oil
Dipping Suggestions
  • to taste Ketchup
  • to taste Aioli garlic aioli recommended
  • to taste Ranch Dressing

Equipment

  • Deep fryer
  • large mixing bowl
  • Wire rack
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare potatoes by mixing leftover mashed potatoes until smooth or boil, peel, and mash fresh potatoes.
  2. Mix mashed potatoes with flour, egg, salt, and pepper until fully combined and thick enough to form fries.
  3. Shape the mixture into uniform fry shapes about ½ inch thick and arrange them on parchment paper.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C) and fry the formed fries for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway.
  5. Allow fries to cool slightly before serving with various dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1friesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze uncooked fries for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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