Say hello to your new favorite party bite—crispy garlic parmesan potato bites! These little golden snacks are everything you love about garlic parm potatoes, just in fun, bite-sized form.

You can bake or fry them, they’re super easy to throw together, and they’re a delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes (because let’s be honest, we always make too much).

With a crunchy coating and a creamy, cheesy inside, they’re basically the potato version of a mozzarella stick—and yes, they’re totally addictive. Perfect for parties, game day, or just a late-night snack session.

Crispy Parmesan Potato Bites

Why You’ll Love Them

• A fun way to use up those leftover mashed potatoes
• Crispy on the outside, warm and cheesy inside
• Bake them for a lighter bite or go full deep-fried for max crunch
• A crowd-pleasing snack for movie nights, potlucks, or just because
• Think of them as mini cheesy potato balls—aka the best potato appetizers ever

What You’ll Need

Potato Mixture:

• 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional)
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Coating:

• ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper

To Cook:

• Oil for frying, or spray oil for baking

How to Make Parmesan Potato Bites

1. Mix it up:
In a large bowl, combine your mashed potatoes, cheese, garlic, egg, chives, salt, and pepper. You want a soft but firm texture that holds its shape when rolled.

2. Roll into bites:
Scoop out about a tablespoon of the mix and roll into balls. Line them up on a tray—you’re halfway to snack heaven.

3. Set up your stations:
You’ll need three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with your breadcrumb mixture (seasoned with garlic powder, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper).

4. Coat the bites:
Dip each ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Make sure they’re fully coated for that crispy finish.

5. Bake or fry:

• To fry: Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F and fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crunchy.

• To bake: Place on a lined baking tray, spray with oil, and bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

6. Serve it up:
Enjoy hot with a dip—garlic aioli, ranch, or even a simple marinara sauce works perfectly.

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Yield: 20

Crispy Parmesan Potato Bites

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These deep-fried mashed potato balls are crunchy, garlicky, and cheesy all at once. A delicious party appetizer recipe or homemade snack idea you’ll want to make again and again!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Potato Mixture:

• 2 cups cold mashed potatoes (500 g)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (60 g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg (large)
• 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional) (8 g)
• ½ tsp sea salt (3 g)
• ¼ tsp black pepper (1 g)

For Coating:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs (150 g)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (1 g)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (1 g)
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional) (0.5 g)
• ¼ tsp salt (1.5 g)
• ¼ tsp black pepper (1 g)

For Frying:

• Vegetable or canola oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine your mashed potatoes, cheese, garlic, egg, chives, salt, and pepper. You want a soft but firm texture that holds its shape when rolled.
2. Scoop out about a tablespoon of the mix and roll into balls. Line them up on a tray—you’re halfway to snack heaven.
3. You’ll need three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with your breadcrumb mixture (seasoned with garlic powder, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper).
4. Dip each ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Make sure they’re fully coated for that crispy finish.
5. To fry: Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F and fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crunchy.
   To bake: Place on a lined baking tray, spray with oil, and bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6. Enjoy hot with a dip—garlic aioli, ranch, or even a simple marinara works perfectly.
   

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

20

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 99Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 274mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g