Description
Whimsical, thread-like potato strands spun into tight individual nest clusters, seasoned with savory spices, and fried until shatteringly crisp and golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large russet potatoes
- 1 l vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 160 g vegan mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely minced
Instructions
- Pour vegetable oil into a large deep skillet to a depth of two inches and heat to 360°F (182°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Peel the russet potatoes and run them through a countertop spiralizer fitted with a fine julienne shredding blade.
- Rinse the long potato strands thoroughly in a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch, then drain well.
- Place the strands inside a clean kitchen towel and squeeze aggressively to extract all hidden moisture.
- Transfer dry potato ribbons to a clean bowl, toss gently with the mixed spices, then spin small handfuls into tight nest clusters.
- Gently lower the compact bundles into the hot oil using tongs and fry for three to four minutes per side until deep golden and rigid.
- Lift the crispy bites from the oil and transfer them immediately to a wire cooling rack to drain.
- Whisk the vegan mayo, sriracha sauce, and maple syrup together in a small bowl until completely smooth.
- Arrange the warm potato nests on a platter, garnish with minced parsley, and serve immediately alongside the dipping sauce.
Notes
- Note: Squeezing all moisture out of the spiralized strands is essential for a light, shatteringly crisp result.
- Note: Maintain an oil temperature near 360°F to ensure the nests crisp through without scorching the exterior spices.
- Note: Reheat any leftover bundles in an air fryer for a few minutes to quickly restore their original crunchy state.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy spiral potato bites, spiralized potato nests, shoestring potato clusters, fried potato bundles, easy potato snack