Vegan Potato Smiley Faces
Bring smiles to your table with these irresistibly crunchy Vegan Potato Smiley Faces—perfectly golden, crispy, and packed with flavor! This playful recipe uses simple pantry staples like mashed potatoes, turmeric, garlic powder, and cornstarch to create a wholesome snack that’s entirely plant-based and appealing for kids and adults alike. The creative process includes shaping the smiley faces with cookie cutters and crafting their signature eyes and grins, making it a fun kitchen activity. These delightfully spiced potato treats are fried to perfection for a crunchy exterior while remaining soft and fluffy inside. Ready in just 40 minutes, they're the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, lunchboxes, or casual snacking. Pair them with ketchup or a vegan dipping sauce for maximum enjoyment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams potatoes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 300 milliliters neutral oil for frying
Instructions
Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks, then place them in a pot of cold water.
Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes completely and set aside to cool slightly.
Mash the cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl until smooth.
Add cornstarch, all-purpose flour, turmeric powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Take a piece of plastic wrap or a parchment paper and lightly coat it with some oil.
Place the potato mixture on the oiled surface and roll it out to about 1cm thick.
Use round cookie cutters to cut out circles from the rolled potato mixture. To make the smiley face, use a straw to cut out two eyes and a spoon to carve the smile.
Heat the neutral oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Carefully place the potato smiley faces into the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pan.
Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the smiley faces from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Serve the Vegan Potato Smiley Faces warm with your favorite vegan dip or ketchup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 329.1 g | 422% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.5 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2418 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.7 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2831 mg | 60% | |
*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.
