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Unforgettable Sliced Potato Appetizers
Yes, they are fried. Yes, you can serve them with dip. Yes, they are absolutely delicious. If you are health conscious, you may want to reserve these for special occasions, because they are full of calories. However, if you are looking for an unforgettable potato appetizer that will make your friends beg you for the recipe, this is what you want to serve. The crisp exterior crunches when you bite into the soft, creamy interior. The experience of eating these divine sliced potato appetizers is amazing.
Serve them as an appetizer at a party or when friends drop in to play games or watch a movie. They go well with pizza, chicken or any other finger food. They are a great choice when you have the gang over for a barbecue. Potato appetizers make a great snack, too. Make a batch to fill in the munchies in the afternoon using leftover baked potatoes.
They are especially good with ranch dressing. If you are concerned about calories, you can make a good ranch dressing using low fat versions for the sour cream, buttermilk, and mayonnaise. Some people prefer them with ketchup or a tasty barbecue sauce. Just set out a small dish of the dip of your choice along with your platter of chicken fried potatoes. They will disappear in minutes. If you have kids, do not be surprised to hear them ask for more. This is one recipe that will be requested frequently.
Chicken Fried Potatoes
Ingredients -
6 large baking potatoes
2 cups flour
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
½ cup milk or 1 beaten egg
Oil for frying
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash the potatoes and poke a few holes in the skin with a fork. You can rub olive oil on the potatoes and wrap them in foil first if you want to keep the skin softer, otherwise just pop them in the oven. Bake for about an hour. Let the potatoes cool.
Slice each potato into ¼ inch thick rounds.
Heat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a bowl, mix the flour, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour the milk into another bowl. If you are using an egg instead, beat it well like you are making scrambled eggs.
Dip each potato round into the milk and then dredge them in the seasoned flour.
Deep fry the potato rounds in small batches to avoid overcrowding. You want them to be crisp and golden.
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot on their own or with dipping sauce of your choice.
(Serves 4 to 6)
Photo Description:
These crispy potato rounds that you see pictured here are crisp and delicious! The outside is crisp and flavorful while the interior of each round is soft and creamy textured. It is a combination that cannot be beat. Chicken Fried Potatoes are not low in calories, but they are big on taste. Enjoy them occasionally when you have friends over or need a fantastic party appetizer. They can be enjoyed on their own or with the dipping sauce of your choice. Once you try them, you will never look at French fries the same way again.
