rice potato nuggets recipe | how to make crunchy potato nuggets

Potato and rice nuggets are a very delicious finger food recipe prepared from potatoes and leftover rice. rice potato nuggets recipe is a perfect tea time snack recipe and loved by every age group. These nuggets are crispy from the outside and soft from inside.

Nuggets are deep-fried snack recipe which can be prepared from chicken Or even from veggies. the first ever nugget version was Chicken nuggets and they are invented in 1950 by dr.R.baker. mcNuggets are very popular nowadays.

As I told earlier, Nuggets is a versatile recipe and can be prepared from chicken, veggies, potatoes, paneer or from tofu. I used leftover rice here along with potatoes to prepare these super yum nuggets.

I prepare this recipe with very regular flavors by adding mix herbs and chili flakes only. You can prepare your desi versions by adding spices/ingredients of your choice like garlic paste etc.

The perfect nuggets are super crunchy and dry from outsides and soft inside. What makes the nuggets softer is “cheese”. the cheese melts inside while deep frying and gives the extra moisture to the nuggets. If you like, you can use mozzarella cheese but I am using normal amul cheese cube here.

before moving to the recipe, here are two quick recipe notes for rice potato nuggets,

• oil should be hot enough while deep frying. do not put nuggets when the oil is on a low temperature as nuggets absorb A LOT of oil.
• Do not skip rolling step. It should be dipped in the cornflour slurry then rolled in breadcrumbs as this will give the crispiness to the recipe.

Can we store these nuggets?

Well, I would recommend having fresh ones because leftover rice is used in this recipe.

Why You should try these nuggets,

• Tasty teatime snack recipe,
• recipe that is favorite among kids
• crunchy yet soft
• can be prepared by air frying or shallow frying
• you can extend the recipe by adding your favorite veggies
• your favorite choice of cheese can be added
• prepared from leftover rice
• can be prepared in 20 minutes
• perfect lunch box recipe
• can be even prepared as a starter for the party
• no fancy ingredients required

And at last, here are some similar recipes you may like to check,

• easy falafel recipe
• monaco canapes recipe
• sev puri recipe
• khasta kachori recipe

how to make crunchy potato nuggets?

1. in a mixing bowl, add leftover rice and boiled potatoes.
2. add grated cheese.
3. add black pepper powder.
4. add chili flakes to your taste and mix herbs as well.
5. add salt to your taste.
6. mix it.
7. add breadcrumbs and combine well.
8. take a small portion of potato mixture.
9. make a ball and give it to a cylindrical shape.
10. in a bowl, add corn flour.
11. add water.
12. add some chili flakes.
13. prepare cornflour slurry.
14. dip cylindrical shaped nugget we prepared earlier into the slurry.
15. roll this dipped nugget into breadcrumbs. make sure it is coated well.
16. heat oil in kadai.
17. gently place nuggets into the hot oil.
18. deep fry until golden brown and crisp.
19. enjoy.

recipe notes,

• you can air-fry these nuggets to make it almost oil free 😉
• you can bake it as well but I suggest you to fry or air fry rather baked.