Parmesan Potato Balls
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these Parmesan Potato Balls are the ultimate comfort food snack, perfect for any occasion! Made with creamy mashed potatoes combined with savory Parmesan cheese, a hint of garlic, and fresh parsley, each bite bursts with flavor. Coated in a golden breadcrumb-Parmesan crust and fried to perfection, these potato balls offer a satisfying crunch with every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-follow recipe yields an irresistible appetizer or side dish that’s sure to impress. Serve them piping hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat! Keywords: parmesan potato balls, crispy potato recipe, mashed potato appetizer, easy snack ideas, golden fried potato balls.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Potatoes
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (optional, chopped)
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut them into chunks and boil in salted water for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
Drain the potatoes and mash them in a large bowl until smooth.
Add 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and parsley (if using) to the mashed potatoes. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Take a small handful of the mixture and roll it into a ball about 1.5 inches in diameter. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the balls on a lined baking tray as you work.
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs together.
Roll each potato ball in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Test if it’s ready by dropping a small piece of breadcrumb into the oil—it should sizzle immediately.
Fry the potato balls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per batch).
Remove the fried balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy on their own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 517.8 g | 664% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.0 g | 450% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 461 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 4922 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.7 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 80.2 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1132 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 4481 mg | 95% | |
*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.
