Description
These crispy mashed potato french fries are the ultimate comfort food mash-up — creamy mashed potato centers wrapped in perfectly golden, crunchy exteriors. They’re fun to make, family-friendly, and absolutely irresistible with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup cornstarch
3 cups vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Optional: fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
Boil the potatoes: Place peeled, chopped russet potatoes into a pot of salted water. Boil until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and let steam dry for a minute.
Mash and season: Mash until smooth, then stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, and cornstarch. Mix until thick and dough-like.
Shape the slab: Spread mixture evenly in a parchment-lined 8×10-inch pan (¾–1 inch thick). Smooth the top.
Freeze: Chill for 30 minutes, or until firm enough to cut.
Cut and fry: Slice into fry-shaped sticks. Heat oil to 325°F and fry in small batches for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Serve: Sprinkle with salt, garnish with herbs, and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For extra crispiness, chill cut fries for 10 minutes before frying.
To make ahead: Freeze shaped fries for up to 24 hours.
To reheat: Bake or air fry at 375°F for 5–6 minutes.
Try flavor swaps like Parmesan and herbs, or spicy paprika fries!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6–8 fries)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
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