Description
Crispy and flavorful potato bites infused with garlic and optional feta cheese, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional or use dairy-free)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Chopped fresh herbs (like parsley or oregano) for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the potatoes and mix in minced garlic, feta cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the potato pops until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with dipping sauces such as tzatziki or garlic aioli. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: potato pops, Mediterranean snack, vegetarian appetizer, garlic potato bites, easy snacks