Irish Potato Bites – Crispy Irish Appetizer You’ll Love!
Crispy and delicious Irish Potato Bites, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Roll each ball in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the potato bites until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Serve with sour cream or a spicy aioli for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg