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    Potato Smiley Faces Recipe - Easy Potato Snacks Recipe - Mccain Smiles Recipe

    Published: Feb 26, 2020 · Modified: Mar 26, 2021 by Hina

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    Today sharing lip-smacking famous McCains "Potato Smiley Faces Recipe" for foodies. It's an easy potato snack recipe that you can quickly prepare at home. Crispy and crunchy smiles are savory in taste. Kid's favorite snacks due to its happy face. Normally people take potato smiles bag from grocery stores and just fry or bake at home but here is simple and easy recipe for you guys that you can easily follow by watching the video tutorial.

    In my potato snacks recipe creation, making potato smiles is fun and love to make it again and again. If you have kids at house then they will give you quality time by making smiley faces in a different way. I give this task to my son and every time he makes something creative so try it with your kids. I am sure you will get a variety.

    SEE ALSO: Potato Cutlet Recipe

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    There are multiple ways to make potato smiles. You can easily bake, grill or fry as per your choice. Here are some common questions that people ask;

    How to Make McCain Smiles at Home? 

    People love Mccain smiles as it's super tasty and crispy in taste. Making Mccain style smiles at home is simple and easy. For this, you can bake your smiles in oven at 180 degree or gas mark 4. It will almost take 15 to 20 minutes to get a light golden brown color.

    Can I Make Potato Smiley in Microwave?

    Yes, you can make in the microwave too but your microwave should be equipped with grill and convection.

    What is the Normal Temperature for Frying the Smiles?

    I feel fried potato smiles are much more crispy and juicy from inside. You can simply fry at 180 celsius. If you will fry on extra high temperature then it will burn out.

    SEE ALSO: Tasty Potato Recipe Ideas

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    10 Tips to Make Perfect Potato Smiley

    1. Perfect mash boiled potatoes so it would be evenly smooth.
    2. Don't forget to add cornflour.
    3. If you don't have cornflour then you can add rice flour.
    4. Soaked bread will make it crispy from outside and juicy from inside.
    5. Properly dust with All-purpose flour. This step will make it handy to design a perfect smiley face.
    6. Use a straw to make eyes.
    7. Roll the spoon in flour to create the perfect mouth part.
    8. Never place smiley in extremely hot oil. It will instantly turn dark in that way.
    9. Always fry on medium temperature from both sides.
    10. Make sure to take out on kitchen paper to absorb excessive oil.

    SEE ALSO: Potato Cheese Balls  |  Recipe of Potato Fingers | Aloo Kabab Recipe  |  Hash Brown

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    Ingredients:

    • Boil Potatoes - ½ KG
    • Salt - 1 Tsp
    • Black Pepper - 1 Tsp
    • Corn Flour - ½ Cup
    • Bread Slices - 4
    • Oil - For Frying

    Method:

    Enjoy and have a lovely eating time!

    1. In a bowl, add boiled potatoes and mash properly.
    2. Season with salt and black pepper.
    3. Also, add cornflour.
    4. Soak bread pieces in 100 ml water for 2 minutes.
    5. Squeeze water from the bread and add in potatoes.
    6. Mix well to form an even dough. (Don't knead the dough)
    7. On a rolling board, place parchment paper and dust with flour.
    8. Roll the potato dough on parchment paper to avoid sticking.
    9. Now cut into a small circular shape using a cutter.
    10. Using a straw makes a shape of eyes and using spoon carve the lip shape.
    11. Leave it for 10 to 20 minutes to get settled in the fridge.
    12. Shallow fry the potato smiley on medium temperature until golden brown from both sides.
    13. Take out on kitchen paper.
    14. Serve with ketchup or mayo sauce.

    Share this recipe with your family and friends. It would be great if you leave your feedback in the comment box. You can also share your suggestions. If you make chickpea snacks at home then share a picture with us on Facebook 🙂

    Happy eating and Happy watching!

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    Potato Smiley Faces Recipe Video (Step by Step)

    So let's move to Hinz Kitchen and start making 'Potato Smiley recipe' step by step in an easy way. Watch the recipe video so it will be easy for beginners to follow the quick steps.

    Happy watching!!

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    Potato Smiley Faces Recipe - Easy Potato Snacks Recipe - Mccain Smiles

    Simple and easy potato smiley faces recipe with minimal ingredients. Easy potato snacks recipe for kids and food lovers. Must try at home kitchen.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine International, Western
    Servings 3 Persons

    Equipment

    • Frying Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • Boil Potatoes - ½ KG
    • Salt - 1 Tsp
    • Black Pepper - 1 Tsp
    • Corn Flour - ½ Cup
    • Bread Slices - 4
    • Oil - For Frying

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, add boiled potatoes and mash properly.
    • Season with salt and black pepper.
    • Also, add cornflour.
    • Soak bread pieces in 100 ml water for 2 minutes.
    • Squeeze water from the bread and add in potatoes.
    • Mix well to form an even dough. (Don't knead the dough)
    • On a rolling board, place parchment paper and dust with flour.
    • Roll the potato dough on parchment paper to avoid sticking.
    • Now cut into a small circular shape using a cutter.
    • Using a straw makes a shape of eyes and using spoon carve the lip shape.
    • Leave it for 10 to 20 minutes to get settled in the fridge.
    • Shallow fry the potato smiley on medium temperature until golden brown from both sides.
    • Take out on kitchen paper.
    • Serve with ketchup or mayo sauce.

    Notes

    1. Make sure to mash potatoes like a cream so they get a smooth texture after frying. 
    2. If you want extra crispy then add rice flour along with cornflour.
    3. Always use soaked bread to create a crispy texture. 
    4. Avoid frying smiley on high heat. 
    5. Always place smiley on kitchen paper or wire so it will be crispy for a long time. 
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