20 Minute Street Food Mala Crispy Potato Pancake
Are you ready for the CRUNCH? Crispy Potato Pancake takes less than 20 minutes to make, and it is super crunchy and delicious! Plus, this pancake is gluten-free; you only need a few simple ingredients: potatoes, corn starch, salt, and pepper. Finish off the crispy potato pancake with any seasoning of your choice! Today, we’re using spicy Mala Chinese bbq seasoning, so it tastes just like classic street food! Give this delicious recipe a try, and I promise you will LOVE it!
Crispy Potato Pancakes with Chinese BBQ Seasoning
Crispy Potato Pancake Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes peeled
- ½ cup Corn Starch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Secret Tips for the Crispiest Potato Pancakes
There are a few secret tips for making SUPER Crispy Potato Pancake.
- Shred the potato evenly into thin strips. This will help ensure that all the potatoes are cooked evenly.
- Rest the potato in ice cold water while you shred the rest of the potato. Resting in water will help wash off the starch, which will help the potato become even more crispy!
- Squeeze out all the excess water.
- Use cornstarch instead of flour. A thin layer of corn starch won’t weigh down the pancake. Flour, on the other and, might make it too “doughy.”
Mala Chinese BBQ Seasoning
My favorite way to enjoy Crispy Potato pancakes is with Mala Chinese BBQ seasoning. This is a mixture of cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, white pepper, salt, grounded Sichuan peppercorn, and five-spice powder.
The seasoning is savory, umami, and slightly spicy, making it the perfect seasoning for the crispy potato pancake. You can pre-mix the seasoning and store it in a jar. The seasoning also tastes delicious with meat! You can adjust the ratio to your own liking, and I do a 1:1 ratio of everything except for salt. Add the salt in the end, depending on your liking.
Meal Prep Potato Pancakes with Air Fryer
You can pre-make the crispy potato pancake in bulk, cut it up, and air-fry to reheat throughout the week. I made 3 servings last week, and my husband had 2 slices for breakfast every day and loved it! All you need to do is Air fry at 380 for 4 minutes, and it is good to go.
I did a blog post breaking down and comparing the top 4 selling air fryers on Amazon based on pricing, size, function, and even a crispy chicken wings test! So if you are interested in buying an air fryer, check out the blog post!
How To Make Crispy Potato Cakes
- Shred the potato evenly into thin strips. While you shred the rest of the potato, let it rest in ice-cold water. Make sure all the potato is soaked inside.
- Once the potato is shredded, squeeze out all the excess water, and pat dry.
- Add in cornstarch and season with salt and pepper. Mix well, and ensure every piece of potato has a little bit of corn starch and is not clumped together.
- Drizzle in a little bit of oil in a pan, and add in the potato. Press down to ensure it’s tightly packed. Turn the heat to medium, and once sizzling, pan-fry for 8 minutes on each side.
- Optional, but if you want it extra crispy on the edges, drizzle a little bit of oil on the side.
- Finish off with any seasoning of your choice, and enjoy!
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20 Minute Street Food Mala Crispy Potato Pancake
By Tiffy Cooks
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes peeled
- ½ cup Corn Starch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the potato evenly into thin strips. While you shred the rest of the potato, let it rest in ice-cold water. Make sure all the potato is soaked inside.
- Once the potato is shredded, squeeze out all the excess water, and pat dry.
- Add in cornstarch and season with salt and pepper. Mix well, and ensure every piece of potato has a little bit of corn starch and is not clumped together.
- Drizzle in a little bit of oil in a pan, and add in the potato. Press down to ensure it’s tightly packed. Turn the heat to medium, and once sizzling, pan-fry for 8 minutes on each side.
- Optional, but if you want it extra crispy on the edges, drizzle a little bit of oil on the side.
- Finish off with any seasoning of your choice, and enjoy!
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