Description
Crispy Garlic Potato Pops are a delightful snack featuring fluffy mashed potatoes seasoned with garlic and herbs, rolled into bite-sized balls and air-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 tbsp cornflour (add more as needed)
- Cooking oil spray
- 100 g butter
- 2 tsp garlic granules
- Fresh parsley (a handful, chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Begin by peeling and cubing the two large potatoes. In a pot of boiling water, cook the potato cubes until they are fork-tender. Once ready, drain the cooked potatoes and set them aside to cool slightly.
- Season and Mash: Take the boiled potatoes and place them in a mixing bowl. Add garlic granules, onion granules, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Mash the seasoned potatoes thoroughly until you achieve a smooth consistency. Gradually add 4 tablespoons of cornflour, mixing until a thick, firm dough forms. Adjust the flour quantity as necessary to achieve your desired consistency.
- Shape the Pops: Roll the mashed potato mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Place the formed potato balls into the air-fryer basket. To achieve that perfect crispy coating, lightly spray the balls with cooking oil.
- Air Fry Until Golden: Set your air fryer to 200°C and cook the potato balls for about 15–20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. To ensure even cooking, shake the basket regularly during frying.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: While the potato pops are cooking, it’s time to make the flavorful garlic butter. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 100 g of butter, additional garlic granules, and the chopped fresh parsley. Melt the mixture in the microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted and well combined.
- Combine and Serve: Once the potato pops are cooked to perfection, transfer them to a serving bowl. Drizzle the melted garlic butter over the potato pops and toss them gently until they are fully coated with that delicious garlic flavor.
- Enjoy: Serve your Crispy Garlic Potato Pops immediately, with any remaining garlic butter poured over them for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
Experiment with different seasonings or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. For a cheesy center, consider adding shredded cheese to the potato mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg