Deep-fried potato balls

1. Potato tubers are cleaned, washed and boiled until ready. Drain all the water, put the potatoes in a bowl.

2. We casually push with a push for no more than a minute. The purpose of these actions is only to mash the potatoes slightly so that there are no large pieces. And here is the first secret of the balls — potatoes should not turn into smooth puree, otherwise it will be difficult to form balls. And if it does, then they will not keep their shape well and it will be difficult to continue working with them. Therefore, we put aside the convenient and familiar blender or mixer and take the usual mashed potatoes or fork.

3. Pour out 2 tablespoons of flour, salt and pepper, break the egg. Now quickly mix everything with a fork until smooth.

4. Pour some breadcrumbs onto the kitchen board and level them. We collect the finished coarse puree with a wet (moistened with cold water) spoon and roll the balls with wet hands. Spread in breadcrumbs. We are collapsing.

5.We roll the potato balls in breadcrumbs.

6. Cover a large flat plate or board with cling film and spread the potato balls rolled in breadcrumbs. We put it in the freezer for at least 3 hours so that the balls grab well. And this is the second secret of cooking — before throwing the balls into boiling oil, they should be frozen. Then they will turn out beautiful and elastic.

7. When the balls harden properly, you can continue cooking. Pour vegetable oil into the cauldron or into the fryer so that the balls are completely immersed in it. We put it on medium heat and heat the oil well.

8. Put a paper towel on a large flat plate.

9. Frozen potato balls are fried in portions of 5-7 pieces.

10. Move the balls into boiling oil and fry for 1 minute. Be careful with boiling oil, do not make a strong fire.

11. Carefully take out the finished potato balls and let the oil drain a little, holding it exactly over the cauldron. Then we transfer it to a paper towel so that the excess oil is absorbed.
Crispy potato balls are ready! We remove the paper towel. Potato balls are served hot with a sauce prepared in advance.
Bon appetit!