Description
These crispy vegan potato balls are golden on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and packed with herbs and spices. Paired with a bold and creamy sriracha mayo dip, they’re the ultimate plant-based comfort snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Potato Balls
- 3 (or 600g) potatoes
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Neutral oil for frying
Sriracha Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes – Fill a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork‑tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain well and return potatoes to the hot pot for 1–2 minutes to steam off excess moisture.
- Mash & season – Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Mash thoroughly with a potato ricer or fork until smooth. Add cornstarch, seasoning, and chopped parsley. Stir until a cohesive dough forms.
- Form the balls – Scoop about 2 tbsp of potato mixture and roll into a compact ball. Repeat until all of the mixture is used (you’ll have roughly 12–14 balls).
- Fry until golden – In a deep skillet or pot, heat 2–3 inches of neutral oil to 170 °C (350 °F). Carefully lower potato balls into the oil in batches, taking care not to overcrowd. Fry for 7–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly golden and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper‑towel–lined plate; season lightly with salt while still hot.
- Make the dipping sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Sriracha until smooth and well combined. Adjust the ratio to taste—more mayo for creaminess, more Sriracha for heat.
- Serve – Arrange potato balls on a platter. Grate fresh Parmesan over the top, sprinkle with extra parsley, and serve immediately alongside the Sriracha mayo.
Notes
- To add more flavors, consider adding minced garlic or spices like paprika to the potato mixture before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
