Crispy Vegetable Balls (SUPER EASY!) 

Crispy Vegetable Balls

Are you looking for a delectable and wholesome appetizer that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition?

Look no further than Crispy Vegetable Balls made with the delightful combination of zucchini, carrots, and potato. These crispy vegetable balls are not only visually appealing but also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.

Whether you’re planning a party, a family gathering, or simply craving a snack, these crispy vegetable balls are sure to please your taste buds and impress your guests. 

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The Crispy Vegetable Ball Trio: Zucchini, Carrots, and Potato

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s take a moment to appreciate the star ingredients of this dish:
  • Zucchini: Zucchini brings a mild and slightly sweet flavor to the vegetable balls. Its tender texture also adds moisture to the mixture, ensuring that the balls remain juicy on the inside.
  • Carrots: Carrots contribute a vibrant orange color and a natural sweetness to the dish. They’re rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making these vegetable balls not only tasty but also nutritious.
  • Potato: Potato serves as the binding agent that holds the mixture together. Its starchiness helps create the perfect consistency for forming the balls while adding a comforting, hearty element.
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I also added cornstarch and egg to help hold everything together while still keeping the vegetable balls extra crispy!

If you are allergic to eggs, you can skip or swap with cheese to help hold everything together. 

Crispy vegetable balls made with zucchini, carrots, and potato are a delightful treat that showcases the harmonious blend of flavors and textures from these three essential vegetables. Not only are they a scrumptious appetizer, but they also provide a nutritious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

Whether you’re a vegetable enthusiast or looking for ways to make veggies more appealing to picky eaters, these crispy vegetable balls are a winner. So, roll up your sleeves, get creative in the kitchen, and enjoy the deliciousness these vegetable balls bring to your table!

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Optional but HIGHLY recommended, I enjoy these crispy vegetable balls with a savory and refreshing garlic sauce.

The sauce takes less than 5 minutes to make; you can prepare it while waiting for the vegetables to draw out all the water. You will need Greek yogurt, lemon, chives, salt and pepper, and a little olive oil to make the sauce.

The olive oil is optional but will help thin out the yogurt, making it a creamier consistency. Mix all the ingredients together, and the sauce is ready! 

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Ingredients 

  • 2-3 medium-sized zucchini, grated  
  • 2 medium-sized carrot, grated 
  • 2 medium-sized potato, peeled and grated 
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup Cornstarch 
  • 2 Eggs 
  • Salt and pepper to season 

OPTIONAL GARLIC SAUCE 

  • ¼ cup chives, chopped 
  • 3 garlic, minced 
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 tablespoon lemon zest 
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to season 

OPTIONAL SALT AND PEPPER SEASONING: 

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  1. In a bowl, grate carrot, zucchini, and potato. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then squeeze out all the excess water. This will ensure the vegetables are extra crispy! 
  2. Combine all the grated vegetables and season with salt and pepper, garlic powder, egg, and cornstarch. Mix well and form into 2-tablespoon balls. 
  3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the vegetable balls into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. It takes around 8-9 minutes. Make sure to fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  4. Once the vegetable balls are cooked to perfection, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  5. Serve the crispy vegetable balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce, or sprinkle with my salt and pepper seasoning. 
Crispy Vegetable Balls

Crispy Vegetable Balls (SUPER EASY!)

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 3 votes
These crispy vegetable balls are not only visually appealing but also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet. Whether you're planning a party, a family gathering, or simply craving a snack, these crispy vegetable balls are sure to please your taste buds and impress your guests.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: 20 Minute Recipes, asian dinner, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, dinner Ideas, easy dinner, Easy Recipes, quick dinner, quick meal, QUICK RECIPES, vegetable, VEGETARIAN, vegetarian dinner, Vegetarian Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 327kcal

Ingredients

  • 2-3 medium-sized zucchini grated
  • 2 medium-sized carrot grated
  • 2 medium-sized potato peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup Corn Starch
  • 2 Eggs
  • Salt and pepper to season

OPTIONAL GARLIC SAUCE

  • ¼ cup chives chopped
  • 3 garlic minced
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to season

OPTIONAL SALT AND PEPPER SEASONING:

Instructions

  • In a bowl, grate carrot, zucchini, and potato. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then squeeze out all the excess water. This will ensure the vegetables are extra crispy!
  • Combine all the grated vegetables and season with salt and pepper, garlic powder, egg, and cornstarch. Mix well and form into 2-tablespoon balls.
  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the vegetable balls into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. It takes around 8-9 minutes. Make sure to fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Once the vegetable balls are cooked to perfection, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  • Serve the crispy vegetable balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce, or sprinkle with my salt and pepper seasoning.

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Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 547mgPotassium: 964mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5564IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 2mg

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10 Comments

  1. Hi Tiffy! I love your recipes and I’m very excited to try this one! Is it possible instead of deep frying them to just put them in the air fryer? If yes, what temperature and time would you suggest? Thank you in advance!

  2. Love these! I made them with the veggies I had on hand and the recipe worked great. We dipped them in our favorite whole grain mustard. Delicious!

  3. 5 stars
    Excellent recipe, thank you so much! I highly recommend to making both optional recipes too. Compination of yogurt sauce and spice mix is spot on. I used home made chantarelle salt instead of salt and mushroom powder. And panko crumps instead of corn starch.

    1. Hi Em, Yes, you can. Follow the recipe as written for the preparation, then spray them with a little oil first so they get crispy. Air fry the balls at 375°F for about 12–15 minutes (flipping halfway) until they are golden brown.

      Tiffy

5 from 3 votes

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