Dairy-Free Smiley Face Potatoes
Brighten up your table with these irresistible Dairy-Free Smiley Face Potatoes! Perfect for kids and the young at heart, this playful vegan recipe combines the creamy texture of mashed russet potatoes with the savory kick of nutritional yeast, paprika, and garlic powder to create a flavor-packed potato dough that's fried to golden perfection. Featuring a clever use of cookie cutters and straws to craft adorable smiley faces, these crispy and cheerful treats are free from dairy yet bursting with taste. Ready in under an hour, these smiley face potatoes make an ideal snack, appetizer, or unique addition to any meal, promising smiles all around. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Russet potatoes
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into large chunks.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Drain the potatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes until smooth and free of lumps.
Add the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and ground black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
Preheat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
On a clean surface lightly dusted with cornstarch, roll out the potato mixture to about 1/2 inch thick.
Using a round cookie cutter or a small glass, cut out circles from the potato mixture.
Using a straw, make two eyes for each smiley face. Use a small spoon to carve out a smile for each circle.
Carefully place the smiley faces in batches into the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the smiley faces from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm and enjoy your Dairy-Free Smiley Face Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 418.6 g | 537% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 268.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2506 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 266.2 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.4 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 5358 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
