6 Fried Snacks To Make With Mashed Potatoes For The Monsoon

By Suprita Mitter

July 13, 2024

A quick and easy way to make fried snacks at home is to have potatoes that are boiled, peeled and mashed, handy. The simplest way to make snacks is mixing the mashed  potatoes with spices and herbs, shaping them into patties or balls, coating them with breadcrumbs or batter, and frying them.

Potato Croquettes

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, potato croquettes are delightful snacks made from mashed potatoes, mixed with cheese or herbs, breaded, and then fried or baked.

Aloo Tikki

Mashed potatoes are mixed with spices and herbs, then pan-fried until the patties turn golden brown and crispy. 

Cheesy Potato Balls

A favourite among children and adults, cheesy potato balls feature mashed potatoes with a gooey cheese centre. The cheese oozes out when one bites into these delicious snacks

Mashed Potato Pancakes

These savoury pancakes are made by mixing mashed potatoes with onions, herbs, and sometimes cheese, then frying them until they form a golden, crispy crust. They are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Potato Stuffed Bread Rolls

Bread rolls involve flattening bread slices, stuffing them with a spiced mashed potato filling, and then rolling and frying them until crispy. They are great for dipping into sauces or chutneys.

Batata Vada

Batata Vada is a popular Indian street food snack from Maharashtra, made from spiced mashed potatoes that are coated in a gram flour batter and deep-fried. It can be served with chutneys or sandwiched in a pav to make the famous Vada Pav.