Pom Pom Potato
Pom Pom potato, anyone? Golden brown crispy potatoes fried up to perfection. To add to all of the goodness, it’s then sprinkled with a bit of salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. This potato Pom poms recipe is straightforward to make and can be paired with just about any side. Such as my buttermilk fried chicken!
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Teaspoons Salt to taste
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- Water for soaking
Instructions
- Clean, peel, and wash your potatoes. Place a potato flat-side down on a cutting board and position 2 chopsticks against its sides as a guide. Slice ⅛" thick across the potato using a knife perpendicular to the chopsticks. Rotate the potato 90º and cut ⅛" slices, creating a grid pattern.4 large potatoes
- Place in a bowl of water and allow to sit for 1 hour.Water
- To a bowl add flour, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder,. Mix well. Place the potatoes in the mixture making sure to cover all of the potatoes. Use your hands and open the potatoes to get all of the flour mixture in.1 Cup All Purpose Flour, 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).Vegetable oil
- Carefully add the potato cubes to the hot oil, ensuring they are fully submerged. Fry them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry the potatoes for about 5-7 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Once fried, remove the potatoes from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs, and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- While the potatoes are still hot, later with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt to taste.1 Teaspoon Olive Oil, 1/2 Teaspoons Salt