Vegan Potato Smiley Faces
Bring a touch of nostalgia to your table with these charming Vegan Potato Smiley Faces—a playful twist on classic comfort food! Made from fluffy mashed potatoes blended with a flavorful mix of turmeric, garlic powder, and onion powder, these crispy snacks are naturally vegan and irresistibly delicious. The process is as fun as the result—shape the smiley faces with a straw and spoon for a homemade touch that kids and adults will adore. Perfectly golden and lightly crispy on the outside, these smiley faces are fried to perfection and pair beautifully with your favorite vegan dips or ketchup. Whether served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, these little bites of joy are sure to brighten up your day!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams potatoes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 300 milliliters neutral oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks, then place them in a pot of cold water.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes completely and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 3
Mash the cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl until smooth.
Step 4
Add cornstarch, all-purpose flour, turmeric powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 5
Take a piece of plastic wrap or a parchment paper and lightly coat it with some oil.
Step 6
Place the potato mixture on the oiled surface and roll it out to about 1cm thick.
Step 7
Use round cookie cutters to cut out circles from the rolled potato mixture. To make the smiley face, use a straw to cut out two eyes and a spoon to carve the smile.
Step 8
Heat the neutral oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Step 9
Carefully place the potato smiley faces into the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pan.
Step 10
Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 11
Remove the smiley faces from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Step 12
Serve the Vegan Potato Smiley Faces warm with your favorite vegan dip or ketchup.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (874.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3435.5 |
| Total Fat 329.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2417.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 138.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.1g | |
| Protein 15.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 102.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2830.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories