Vegan Crispy Fried Potato Balls

Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible Vegan Crispy Fried Potato Balls! Perfectly golden and delightfully crunchy on the outside, these bite-sized delights feature a creamy, flavor-packed potato filling seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, and a touch of nutritional yeast for a savory kick. Made with simple plant-based ingredients, these potato balls are coated in a light chickpea flour batter and crunchy breadcrumbs before being fried to perfection. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a delicious appetizer, or simply craving a comforting treat, these vegan fried potato balls are sure to impress. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for an indulgent vegan snack that’s satisfyingly crispy and bursting with flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 cups Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel and boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Mash the potatoes in a large mixing bowl until smooth.

Step 3

Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground black pepper, salt, nutritional yeast, and chopped parsley to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Stir in 4 tablespoons of cornstarch into the potato mixture, mixing until a firm dough forms. If the mixture is still too loose, add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch.

Step 5

Shape the potato mixture into 1.5-inch balls using your hands. You should be able to make about 16-20 balls.

Step 6

In a shallow bowl, whisk together chickpea flour and 0.5 cup of water to form a smooth batter. Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.

Step 7

Dip each potato ball into the chickpea flour batter, allowing the excess to drip off, and then roll it in breadcrumbs until fully coated. Repeat for all the potato balls.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. The oil should reach about 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Fry the potato balls in batches, careful not to overcrowd the pan, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Step 10

Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried potato balls and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 11

Serve the vegan crispy fried potato balls hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and enjoy with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2011.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5601.1

Total Fat 428.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4291.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 423.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 71.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 336.4mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 7739.7mg	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: 66.1%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 29.0%