Crunchy Potato Appetizer Balls

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Crunchy Potato Appetizer Balls! Perfectly golden and deliciously crispy on the outside, these bite-sized treats feature a creamy, cheesy mashed potato center enriched with butter, milk, and flavorful parsley. Coated in a trio of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, and fried to perfection, each ball delivers a satisfying crunch that pairs beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce. Quick to prep and ready in just 40 minutes, this small-batch recipe is ideal for parties, game nights, or family gatherings. Serve them warm and watch them disappear—these crunchy potato balls are sure to become a snack-time favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 100 grams Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 100 grams Flour
• 2 whole Eggs
• 150 grams Breadcrumbs
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until they are tender (approximately 10-12 minutes).

Step 2

Drain the potatoes and mash them in a large bowl while they are still hot.

Step 3

Add the butter and milk to the mashed potatoes, mixing until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 5

Allow the potato mixture to cool before shaping it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Step 6

Set up a breading station: place flour on one plate, lightly beaten eggs in a shallow bowl, and breadcrumbs on another plate.

Step 7

Roll each potato ball in flour, dip it into the beaten egg, and then coat it thoroughly with breadcrumbs. Repeat for all the balls.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to approximately 175°C (350°F).

Step 9

Carefully lower 4-5 potato balls into the hot oil at a time, frying them until golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes per batch).

Step 10

Use a slotted spoon to remove the balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 11

Serve the crunchy potato appetizer balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1522.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6468.1

Total Fat 574.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 111.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 547.6mg	0%
Sodium 5770.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 306.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 83.4g	0%

Vitamin D 120.9IU	0%
Calcium 999.2mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 3164.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.8%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 18.2%