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A plate of crispy potato bites topped with grated cheese and green onions, served with a side of creamy dipping sauce.

Crispy Mini Potato Bites Recipe

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Recipe video above. These mini potato bites are truly crispy. I developed a unique method of cooking them to ensure a crispy exterior and the creamiest insides. You can serve them both as an appetizer or as a side dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb mini potatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons duck fat, butter, or olive oil, see notes
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin
  • ¼ cup EACH: grated parmesan cheese and minced green onions

Garlic Mayo

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and apple cider vinegar

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and place a 9x13 inch baking sheet into the oven. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the mini potatoes and boil for 12 minutes. Drain and then rinse under cold running water. Set aside for a few minutes to cool.
    1 ½ lb mini potatoes
    image for recipe instruction: A stainless steel pot brimming with small yellow potato bites is being boiled, with wisps of steam gently rising.
  • Next, remove the skin. Make a small cut through the skin of one of the potatoes using a paring knife. Take a small spoon and push it into the cut and around the potato to remove the skin - see the video to watch how I do this. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, adding them to a medium-sized bowl as you go.
    image for recipe instruction: Two glass bowls rest on a pristine white surface; the left cradles peeled yellow baby potatoes perfect for potato bites, while the right holds their rustic potato peels.
  • Sprinkle the salt over the potatoes and toss to coat. Add the cornstarch and toss the bowl again.
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
    image for recipe instruction: A glass bowl sits on a light marble surface, filled with cornstarch dusted mini potatoes.
  • Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and add your choice of fat. Let it melt and then add the potatoes and toss then well. Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning the potatoes by shaking the pan every 10 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
    4 tablespoons duck fat, butter, or olive oil
    image for recipe instruction: Potato Bites glisten with oil as they are scattered across a metal baking tray resting on a rustic wooden surface.
  • While the potatoes are roasting, make the mayo. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Place the bowl into your fridge until you're ready to serve.
    ½ teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder, ¼ teaspoon EACH: salt and apple cider vinegar, ½ cup mayonnaise
    image for recipe instruction
  • In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin
    1 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder, ½ teaspoon EACH: chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin
    image for recipe instruction
  • When the potatoes come out of the oven, transfer them to a mixing bowl, pour the spices over the top, and mix well.
    image for recipe instruction: A clear bowl filled with seasoned, round potato bites sits elegantly on a white surface.
  • Serve the potatoes with the parmesan cheese and green onions over top and the garlic mayo on the side as a dip.
    ¼ cup EACH: grated parmesan cheese and minced green onions
    image for recipe instruction: A plate of potato bites garnished with grated cheese and herbs, accompanied by a creamy dipping sauce in a small bowl.

Notes

Oil: If you keep duck fat in your fridge, use it to make these potatoes, as it is the best option for super crispy potatoes. I often mix butter and either duck fat or bacon fat (I always have a jar of that in my fridge). If you want to keep these vegetarian, use either butter or olive oil. 
Potatoes: I use baby potatoes, also called Little Gems. They should be about 1 inch long - although it's ok if some are a bit larger. 
Serving: 1, Calories: 364kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 638mg, Potassium: 743mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 146IU, Vitamin C: 34mg, Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 2mg