Potato Smiley Faces
Bring joy to your table with these crispy and golden Potato Smiley Faces, the ultimate kid-friendly snack that's as fun to make as it is to eat! Crafted from a simple dough of mashed potatoes, cornflour, bread crumbs, and bold spices like black pepper and chili powder, these whimsical treats boast a playful design and irresistible crunch. Perfectly shaped into cheerful faces, they are deep-fried to perfection for a snack that's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for serving alongside your favorite dipping sauces at parties, family gatherings, or movie nights. Whether you're looking to impress little ones or simply indulge your inner child, Potato Smiley Faces are a surefire crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 4 tablespoons cornflour
- 4 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups oil
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Boil them in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
Mash the cooled potatoes in a large mixing bowl until smooth and lump-free.
Add cornflour, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, and chili powder to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to form a smooth dough.
Place the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and roll it out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
Using a round cookie cutter or a small glass, cut out circles from the dough.
To create the smiley face, use a straw to cut out eyes and a small spoon to carve out the smile.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, fry the potato smiley faces in batches, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove the smiley faces with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve the potato smiley faces warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 451.7 g | 579% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2651 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.2 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 4441 mg | 94% | |
*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.
