Korean Crispy Potato Bites

Name: Korean Crispy Potato Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup tapioca starch; 1 tsp salt; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes); 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Mashed potato bound with tapioca starch into a glossy dough, piped into bite-sized pieces, and fried until the outside shatters while the inside stays chewy, a viral Korean street-food snack.

35 minMediumServes 4210 cal/serving

KoreanAppetizerStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup tapioca starch
1 tsp salt
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs peeled and cubed russet potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes, until fork-tender, then drain well and mash until completely smooth.
2

While the mash is still warm, stir in 1/2 cup tapioca starch and 1 tsp salt and knead in the bowl until the mixture forms a smooth, stretchy, glossy dough.
3

Transfer the dough to a piping bag with a wide round tip, or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
4

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot to 350°F.
5

Pipe 1-inch pieces of dough directly into the hot oil, cutting them off with kitchen shears, and fry in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and puffed, turning occasionally.
6

Drain the bites on paper towels, then toss with 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds while still hot.

Questions

How long does Korean Crispy Potato Bites keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Korean Crispy Potato Bites?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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