french fried mashed potatoes

New York City, NY
Updated on Feb 8, 2013

Another twist on a classic, and another way to use yummy leftovers!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield As Many as You Like!

Ingredients

  • HERE'S THE BASIC RECIPE
  • - mashed potatoes, seasoned, whipped & chilled
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • - kosher salt & pepper
  • - whole milk
  • - panko bread crumbs
  • - wondra flour
  • - canola or vegetable oil for frying
  • - ***create your own version of these little wonders by adding grated cheese, chives, crisp bacon bits--- almost anything you can think of!

How To Make french fried mashed potatoes

  • Step 1
    Combine some milk and the beaten eggs in a mixing bowl. Then season [salt is important] the panko bread crumbs with salt and pepper in another bowl. Place some wondra flour in another. This is your "Coating Station".
  • Step 2
    Pre-heat about an inch of oil in a skillet to 350 to 375 degrees.
  • Step 3
    Using a mellon-baller [no larger than an inch-and-a-half], create balls from the chilled mashed potatoes.
  • Step 4
    Coat the potato balls this way: 1] egg, 2] wondra flour, 3] egg, and 4] seasoned panko. Deep fry until golden brown & serve hot!

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