Description
These Garlic Potato Pops are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Made in the air fryer, they are an easy and flavorful snack, appetizer, or side dish everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp onion granules
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 tbsp cornflour, plus more as needed
Cooking oil spray
100 g butter
2 tsp garlic granules
A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes until fork-tender, then drain thoroughly.
- Mash the potatoes with 1 tsp garlic granules, onion granules, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cornflour and mix until a thick, firm dough forms. Add more cornflour if needed.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place them in the air fryer basket.
- Lightly spray the potato balls with cooking oil.
- Air-fry at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket regularly, until golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter and stir in 2 tsp garlic granules and the chopped parsley.
- Toss the hot potato pops in the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
Add grated Parmesan cheese to the potato mixture for extra savory flavor.
Mix chopped chives or green onions into the dough for added freshness.
Add cayenne pepper or chili flakes for a spicy variation.
Substitute parsley with fresh cilantro for a different herb flavor.
Serve with ranch dressing, garlic aioli, or spicy mayo for dipping.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in an air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 4–5 minutes to restore crispiness.
Shape the potato balls ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
