Deep Fried Potato Balls
This deep fried potato balls recipe may not be the absolute healthies way to cook potatoes, but they are great to make for a fun occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- (Serves 4-6)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and then add in the mashed potatoes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking powder until blended. Stir the flour mixture into the potato mixture.
- In a large saucepan, heat about 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees F. Use a melon scoop to form balls of the potato batter and then drop into the hot oil.
- Fry the potato balls for a minute or so on each side. Drain on paper towels or brown paper and serve immediately.
