Crispy Mini Potato Bites Recipe

Crispy Mini Potato Bites Recipe

from theendlessmeal.com
Side Dish
55 min
4 servings
364 kcal / serving

Recipe video above. These mini potato bites are truly crispy. I developed a unique method of cooking them to ensure a crispy exterior and the creamiest insides. You can serve them both as an appetizer or as a side dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbmini potatoes
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • 2 tablespoonscornstarch
  • 4 tablespoonsduck fat, butter, or olive oil (see notes)
  • 1 teaspooneach: garlic powder and onion powder
  • ½ teaspooneach: chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin
  • ¼ cupeach: grated parmesan cheese and minced green onions
  • ½ cupmayonnaise
  • ½ teaspooneach: garlic powder and onion powder
  • ¼ teaspooneach: salt and apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and place a 9x13 inch baking sheet into the oven. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the mini potatoes and boil for 12 minutes. Drain and then rinse under cold running water. Set aside for a few minutes to cool.

  2. 2

    Next, remove the skin. Make a small cut through the skin of one of the potatoes using a paring knife. Take a small spoon and push it into the cut and around the potato to remove the skin - see the video to watch how I do this. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, adding them to a medium-sized bowl as you go.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the salt over the potatoes and toss to coat. Add the cornstarch and toss the bowl again.

  4. 4

    Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and add your choice of fat. Let it melt and then add the potatoes and toss then well. Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning the potatoes by shaking the pan every 10 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.

  5. 5

    While the potatoes are roasting, make the mayo. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Place the bowl into your fridge until you're ready to serve.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin

  7. 7

    When the potatoes come out of the oven, transfer them to a mixing bowl, pour the spices over the top, and mix well.

  8. 8

    Serve the potatoes with the parmesan cheese and green onions over top and the garlic mayo on the side as a dip.