CRISPY POTATO CHEESE BALLS Recipe | Crispy & Cheesy Potato Snack
Looking for a crispy, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing snack? Try these Crispy Potato Cheese Balls – golden on the outside, gooey on the inside, and bursting with flavor! This is one of the easiest and most loved snacks you can make at home, perfect for tea time, parties, or kids’ tiffin boxes.
In this recipe from Nitya Mom’s Kitchen, we combine boiled potatoes with gooey cheese and spices, shape them into balls, coat them in breadcrumbs, and fry them to crispy perfection.
🧀 Why You'll Love This Recipe
✅ Super crispy & cheesy
✅ Easy to make with common ingredients
✅ Kids and party-friendly
✅ Perfect for evening snacks or starters
✅ Can be made ahead & frozen
📝 Ingredients for Crispy Cheese Balls
3 large boiled potatoes
½ cup grated mozzarella or processed cheese
2 tbsp cornflour (or all-purpose flour/maida)
½ tsp black pepper powder
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
½ tsp mixed herbs or oregano
Salt to taste
½ cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
Oil for deep frying
Water slurry (2 tbsp maida mixed with 2-3 tbsp water)
🔥 How to Make Potato Cheese Balls
Step 1: Prepare the Mixture
Peel and mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl.
Add cheese, cornflour, salt, pepper, herbs, and chili flakes. Mix well to form a dough-like mixture.
Divide into small portions and shape them into smooth balls.
Step 2: Coat the Balls
Dip each ball into the maida-water slurry.
Roll them in breadcrumbs evenly. For extra crispiness, double coat them by dipping again in slurry and breadcrumbs.
Step 3: Fry Until Golden
Heat oil on medium flame for deep frying.
Fry the cheese balls in small batches until golden brown and crisp.
Remove and drain on tissue paper.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with tomato ketchup, mayonnaise, or spicy garlic chutney.
Great as a party starter or tea-time snack.
Serve with mint chutney for an Indian twist.
💡 Tips & Variations
Add finely chopped vegetables (like carrots or capsicum) for added nutrition.
You can bake or air-fry for a healthier option.