7 Innovative Ways To Cook Potato Peels 

By Krati Purwar

February 11, 2024

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Most people throw away potato peels thinking they are kitchen scraps. What many don’t know is that they are filled with nutrients and versatile much like the rest of the potato. Here are a few ways you can make snacks using potato peels.

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Use As Breadcrumbs

Potato peels can act as binding agents just like breadcrumbs. You can blend them and add them to the mixture before frying it.

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Pan-Fry Potato Peels

If you are wondering what to serve on the side to your guests, try pan-frying potato peels. Season with herbs and serve along with meat-based dishes.

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Baked Potato Peels

You can bake potato peels into crispy curls and enjoy them with your choice of sauce or chutney. It will take only 10 minutes to make them.

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Fried Potato Peels

If you fry potato peels, they can be served as appetisers. Coat them in rice flour, deep fry, and season with salt, chaat masala, and red chilli powder.

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Potato Peel Omelette

Potato peels are the best way to cook an eggless omelette. Lightly fry potato peels along with your favourite vegetables and cook with flavoured semolina or gram flour batter.

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Potato Peel Boats

If you keep the peel on potatoes intact, you can bake a new snack called potato peel boats. Top the boiled potatoes with veggies and cheese, bake them, and enjoy. 

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Potato Milk Jam

Using potato peels, you can make potato milk jam. You will cook peels on a slow flame with sugar to create an irresistible caramelised sauce to pair with other dishes.  

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