Description
Crispy cheesy mashed potato fries deliver a delightful twist on classic comfort classics from your kitchen. Packed with golden-brown edges and melted cheese goodness, these irresistible fries promise a crowd-pleasing experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium russet potatoes, washed, peeled, and cut (about 450 grams)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 50 grams)
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Binding and Frying:
- ¼ cup cornstarch (about 30 grams)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cleanse and transform russet potatoes into uniform chunks, immersing them in heavily salted water until they yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork, approximately 15 minutes.
- After draining, relocate potatoes to a spacious mixing vessel. Crush them into a velvety consistency, then incorporate seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, tangy cheddar cheese, and cornstarch, blending thoroughly.
- Meticulously spread the potato mixture onto waxed paper, crafting a precise rectangular form measuring 8 x 10 inches with a thickness between ¾ to 1 inch. Dispatch to the freezer for half an hour to solidify.
- Prepare cooking apparatus by filling a Dutch oven with vegetable oil, heating to a precise 325°F temperature, creating an ideal frying environment.
- Extract the chilled potato block and slice into distinctive fry shapes. Carefully submerge small clusters of 3-5 fries into the hot oil, rotating gently to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior, requiring 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Rescue the crispy potato fries using tongs, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels. Present immediately alongside preferred dipping accompaniments for maximum gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Chill the mashed potato mixture completely to help maintain its shape during frying and create a crispy exterior.
- Cutting uniform potato fry sizes ensures even cooking and a consistent texture throughout each batch.
- Monitoring oil temperature carefully prevents burning and guarantees a golden-brown, crunchy result that locks in cheesy potato goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg