Crispy Potato Nuggets with Chicken-Style Sauce

Ingredients

• 4.5 potatoes (Source states “4/5 patates,” interpreted as 4–5 potatoes; peeled and cut into pieces)
• 1.5 tsp salt (For the potato mixture)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the potato mixture)
• 1 tsp paprika (The transcript specifies smoked paprika)
• 1 tsp garlic (For the potato mixture)
• 3 tbsp cornstarch (Maïzena)
• 3 tbsp wheat flour (For the potato mixture)
• frying oil (For frying at 180°C)
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise (For the dipping sauce)
• 2 tbsp ketchup (For the dipping sauce)
• Worcestershire sauce (A few drops)
• paprika (A pinch, for the sauce)
• garlic (A pinch, for the sauce)
• black pepper (A pinch, for the sauce)
• salt (A pinch, for the sauce)
• cayenne pepper (A pinch, for the sauce; optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces.

2. 2

   Cook the potato pieces in water for approximately 15 minutes, until completely soft.

3. 3

   Drain the potatoes and mash them with a potato masher until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, cornstarch, and wheat flour to the mashed potatoes. Mix until combined into a workable mixture.

5. 5

   Use your hands to form the potato mixture into small balls.

6. 6

   Flatten each ball with a fork, making the pieces neither too thin nor too thick.

7. 7

   Heat frying oil to 180°C.

8. 8

   Fry the potato nuggets until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining soft inside.

9. 9

   To make the dipping sauce, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, and a few drops of Worcestershire sauce.

10. 10

    Add a pinch of paprika, garlic, black pepper, salt, and optional cayenne pepper to the sauce.

11. 11

    Mix the sauce thoroughly and serve it with the crispy potato nuggets.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of frying oil or exact frying time; fry until the stated color and texture are reached. The cayenne pepper in the sauce is optional. The transcript calls the paprika smoked, while the written ingredient list says paprika.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• snack
• vegetarian
• potato
• fried
• crispy
• quick recipe
• French-inspired