🥔 Vegan Crispy Potato Muffin Bites

Ingredients

For the potato bites:

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced

Optional toppings:

  • Vegan cheese
  • Chopped fresh herbs
  • Vegan sour cream
  • Sweet chili sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the potatoes: Grate the potatoes and place them in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This helps make the bites extra crispy.
  2. Make the mixture: In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, garlic, parsley or cilantro, cornstarch, flour, nutritional yeast, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Prepare the muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
  4. Fill the cups: Divide the potato mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Press the mixture firmly into each cup and slightly up the sides.
  5. Add oil: Lightly brush or spray the tops with olive oil.
  6. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Crisp further: For extra crunch, switch to the broiler/grill setting for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully.
  8. Cool and serve: Let the potato bites cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm with vegan sour cream, sweet chili sauce, or your favorite dip.