Gluten-Free Smiley Face Potatoes
Bring joy to your table with these Gluten-Free Smiley Face Potatoes—a delightful twist on a classic treat that's perfect for kids and kids-at-heart! Made with creamy mashed russet potatoes, gluten-free all-purpose flour, and a blend of savory seasonings like onion and garlic powder, these crispy, golden-brown bites are as fun to make as they are to eat. The recipe combines playfulness with practicality as you create smiley faces using cookie cutters, straws, and spoons before frying them to perfection. Ideal as a whimsical appetizer, snack, or side dish, these smiley potatoes pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Plus, with an easy gluten-free batter and straightforward technique, it's the ultimate choice for a gluten-free comfort food upgrade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- for frying vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel and cut the russet potatoes into cubes for easier boiling.
Place the potato cubes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and let them cool for a few minutes.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with cornstarch, gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and baking powder. Mix well until the dough forms.
Lightly flour a clean surface with gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Roll out the potato dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. For each smiley face, use a straw to cut out two eyes and a spoon to carve a smile in each circle.
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Fry the smiley face potatoes in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Place the fried smiley faces on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the smiley face potatoes warm, with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.9 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 60.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2984 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.1 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 6785 mg | 144% | |
*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.
