Potato Zeppoles

Mashed potato zeppoles with strawberry coulis, and raspberry chipotle spice.

by Mikel Anthony


This recipe is part of the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen, in partnership with Potatoes USA and FOH.



Potato Zeppole

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Mashed potatoes, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Whole milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar, plus 1/2 cup, for rolling
  • 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 2 ea. Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Raspberry chipotle spice

METHOD

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed potatoes, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon and eggs until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it reaches 350 degrees F. Place the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl.
  3. With a 1-tablespoon scoop, carefully drop the batter into the hot oil; work in batches to avoid crowding the pan. Fry until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side, turning with a slotted spoon. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain for a few seconds, then roll in the sugar and spices

Strawberry Coulis

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 pint Strawberries, sliced

METHOD

  1. Put water, sugar, and strawberries into a pot.
  2. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  3. Blend and pour into a bowl.