Bubble pillow potato is the new way to enjoy potatoes! It's deep fried and crunchy on the outside and creamy and on the inside. It makes for a great appetizer and/or snack, using 5 ingredients! (New air fryer and oven method has been added!)
½teaspoonkosher salta little less if using fine salt
Few cracks of black pepper
Oilfor frying
Breadcrumb(if using the air fryer or oven method)
Instructions
Deep fry method:
Boil the potato:Peel and wash the russet potato. Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then cut the potato into 1 inch "D" slices.
Place the potatoes in a pot and cover it with water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until you can easily insert a fork through the center, about 10 to 15 mintues.
Once the ptoatoes are cooked, drain well and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
Make the pillow potato dough:Mash the potato with a fork. Add the flour, cornstarch, salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined and a dough forms. DON'T overmix! It will result in a denser pillow potato!*You can also mash the potato with a potato ricer or potato masher.*
Fry the pillow potatoes:Fill a pot with 2 inches of oil and heat it to 325°F. Also prepare a plate or tray lined with paper towel.
Using a small cookie scoop (about 1½ inch in diameter), scoop and gently release the potato dough into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining dough. Fry the pillow potatoes for about 6 to 8 mintues, or until they are golden brown and crispy.*Fry the pillow potatoes in batches if needed.*
Remove the pillow potatoes from the oil and let them drain on the plate lined with paper towel. You can lightly season with some salt if you'd like.
Enjoy the bubble pillow potatoes while they're hot! They are great with ketchup and mustard.
Air fryer method:
Boil and make the potato dough as instructed for the deep fry method above.
Grease the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil or cooking spray.
Scoop the potato dough with a small cookie scoop. Release it from the scoop and round it out with your hands. Roll the potato ball in breadcrumbs to coat, and then place it into the greased air fryer basket. Repeat with the remaining potato dough.
Once done, generously spray the potato balls well with cook spray. Air fry them at 400°F for 17 minutes, or until golden brown and hot throughout.
Let the air fried bubble pillow potatoes cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Oven-bake method:
Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Grease the aluminum foil with oil or cooking spray.
Boil the potato and make the potato dough as the deep fried method.
Scoop the potato dough with a small cookie scoop. Release it from the scoop and round it out with your hands. Roll the potato ball in breadcrumbs to coat, and then place it into the prepared greased sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining potato dough.
Spray the breaded potato balls with cooking spray and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and hot throughout.
Remove from the oven and let the bubble pillow potatoes cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
Please refer to the post for step by step photo reference, tips, and FAQs!
You can also add more seasonings and cheese to your bubble pillow potatoes. Refer to the post for more information and instruction (Under the air frying topic).
Both air fryers and ovens can be different from home to home. So make sure to adjust the cook time and temperature as needed.
If you don't have a small cookie scoop, you can also use a tablespoon to scoop and pre-shape the potato dough. You can also shape the dough into an inch thick rope and cut into ½ inch pieces.
Depending on how big you cut the potato and your environment, the potato may require a little more flour to form a dough.
Test fry a ball of dough. If it starts disintegrating in the oil, the dough needs more flour. Add 1 tablespoon at a time.
It is very crucial that the potatoes are drained immediately and completely when they are done boiling. Extra moisture in the potato means you'll need more flour and cornstarch. If not, the potato balls will break apart in the oil.