Description
Crispy Potato Lollipops are a delicious and fun snack made from mashed potatoes, cheese, and spices, shaped into lollipops and fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 2 large potatoes)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lollipop sticks or skewers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Take a small portion of the potato mixture (about 2 tablespoons) and shape it into a ball. Insert a lollipop stick or skewer into the center of each ball, then flatten slightly to form a lollipop shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Dip each lollipop into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated, then roll it in breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the lollipops in batches, frying until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the potato mixture.
- To make these lollipops healthier, bake them in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lollipop
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg