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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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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: $6-8

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)

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

Instructions 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1bite | Calories: 85kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg (8%) | Sodium: 145mg (6%) | Potassium: 125mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 85IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 55mg (6%) | Iron: 0.4mg (2%)