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Crunchy Potato Bites Recipe

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Crunchy Potato Bites are a delicious and crispy snack made from spiced mashed potatoes coated in a crunchy cornflakes crust and deep-fried to golden perfection. These savory bites are perfect for parties or as a tasty appetizer, served hot with ketchup and sprinkled with a flavorful masala mix.

Ingredients

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Crunchy Potato Bites

  • 5 medium boiled potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
  • ½ teaspoon chaat masala
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons semolina
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • oil for frying

For Coating

  • 2 tablespoons corn flour
  • 2 tablespoons refined flour (all-purpose flour)
  • water as required
  • 2 cups corn flakes

For Potato Bites Masala

  • ½ teaspoon chaat masala
  • ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: In a large bowl, mash the boiled potatoes thoroughly using a potato masher or grate them to ensure there are no lumps, creating a smooth base for the bites.
  2. Mix the Spices and Semolina: Add chilli flakes, chaat masala, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and semolina to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to evenly combine all the spices with the potatoes.
  3. Add Salt and Bread Crumbs: Incorporate salt to taste and bread crumbs into the mixture. Mix until everything is well combined and the mixture holds together well for shaping.
  4. Shape the Potato Bites: Take a tablespoon of the potato mixture and shape it into small squares or rounds using your fingers. Repeat this for all the mixture pieces.
  5. Make the Coating Slurry: In a separate bowl, combine corn flour, refined flour, and enough water to make a thin slurry with a smooth consistency.
  6. Prepare the Cornflakes: Place corn flakes in another bowl and crush them into smaller pieces by hand, ensuring they remain coarse and not powdered to maintain crunch.
  7. Coat the Potato Bites: Dip each shaped potato bite first into the slurry, then coat it completely with the crushed corn flakes for a crunchy exterior.
  8. Chill the Bites: Place the coated potato bites in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps the coating adhere better during frying and improves crispiness.
  9. Fry the Potato Bites: Heat oil over medium heat in a deep frying pan. Fry the chilled potato bites in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides, then drain excess oil on paper towels.
  10. Prepare the Masala and Serve: Mix the chaat masala, kashmiri red chilli powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano in a small bowl to create the potato bites masala. Sprinkle this masala over the hot fried bites and serve immediately with ketchup.

Notes

  • You can freeze the coated potato bites in an airtight container for up to 3 months; fry them directly from frozen.
  • Ensure no lumps remain in the mashed potatoes for best texture.
  • If you want extra crispy bites, double coat them by repeating the slurry and cornflakes step before chilling.
  • Adjust chili flakes and red chilli powder according to your spice preference.

Keywords: Crunchy Potato Bites, Potato Snacks, Deep Fried Potato, Indian Snack, Appetizer, Crispy Potato

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