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Fried mashed potato bites with golden brown crust, topped with chopped green onions, served in a white bowl

Crispy Mashed Potato Bites

Crispy golden mashed potato bites transform leftover mashed potatoes into cheesy appetizers with crunchy coating and creamy interior. These easy potato balls use simple ingredients to create restaurant-quality finger food perfect for parties and snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 0 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Leftover mashed potatoes Cold, day-old preferred
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 2 large Eggs One for mixture, one for coating
  • 3 whole Green onions Chopped
  • ¼ cup Bacon bits Optional
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs For coating
  • 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 3 cups Vegetable oil For frying
  • ½ cup Sour cream For serving
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chives Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 2 Large mixing bowls For mixture and coating
  • 1 Small Cookie Scoop For uniform shaping
  • 1 Heavy pot or air fryer For cooking
  • 1 Thermometer For oil temperature
  • 1 Paper towels For draining
  • 1 Parchment paper For lining tray
  • 1 Wire rack For cooling

Method
 

  1. Transfer to paper towels and serve immediately with garnish.
  2. Chill - Refrigerate mixture 30 minutes to firm up for easier shaping.
  3. Shape - Form mixture into walnut-sized balls using hands or scoop.
  4. Coat - Dip balls in egg wash then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Fry - Cook in 350°F oil for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Drain - Transfer to paper towels and serve immediately with garnish.

Notes

Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient nutritional data and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods used.