Mashed Potato French Fries Recipe
These Mashed Potato French Fries are a delicious twist on classic French fries, with a fluffy mashed potato interior and a crispy exterior. Perfect for a fun snack or a tasty side dish!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 3 medium russet potatoes, washed, peeled, cut, and boiled until fork-tender
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying
- Peel and Cut Potatoes: Begin by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into uniform pieces.
- Boil Potatoes: Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain and transfer the cooked potatoes to a large bowl. Mash them until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, and cornstarch.
- Shape and Chill: Spread the mixture on waxed paper, shape into a rectangle, and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Cut into Fries: Cut the chilled potato rectangle into fries.
- Fry the Fries: Heat oil, fry the fries in batches until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked fries to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with ketchup or aioli.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs or spices to the mashed potatoes.
- Make sure the oil is at the right temperature before frying to ensure crispy fries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mashed Potato French Fries, Potato Fries, Homemade French Fries