Crispy Masala Potato Triangles — Your New Favorite Fried Snack!

These crispy masala potato triangles are the ultimate comfort snack golden, crunchy, and full of flavor in every bite. Inspired by Indian style fried potatoes and classic traditional fried potato snacks, this easy recipe blends spices, mashed potatoes, and shredded potato for the perfect crisp texture. Whether you’re craving triangle fries, spicy fried potato snacks, or something fun and homemade like potato triangle snacks, these little wedges are impossible to resist. They work beautifully as an appetizer, tea-time snack, or party finger food. Plus, they’re easy to customize add cheese for crispy fried cheese triangles, sabudana for crispy sabudana fries, or extra chili for a fiery twist!

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Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 16 triangles

Ingredients List

For the Potato Dough

  • 3 medium potatoes, boiled & mashed
  • ½ cup shredded potato (for extra crispiness)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or rice flour
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chili flakes or mild red chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Optional Add-ins

  • ½ cup shredded cheese (for cheesy potato triangles)
  • 2 tbsp soaked sabudana for a sabudana-fries version
  • Finely chopped green chili or coriander

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets just simple, reliable basics:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rolling pin (optional)

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Prepare the potato base
    Mix mashed potatoes, shredded potatoes, cornstarch, and spices until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Shape into triangles
    Press dough flat on parchment, cut into triangle fries, and chill 10 minutes.
  3. Heat the oil
    Warm oil on medium; avoid overheating to ensure even crispiness.
  4. Fry the triangles
    Fry until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per batch. 🔥🥔
  5. Drain & serve
    Place on paper towels, sprinkle with seasoning, and enjoy hot!

Pro Tips

  • Add cheese inside for gooey crispy fried cheese triangles.
  • Use rice flour for extra crunch.
  • Double fry for ultra-crispy potato triangles.
  • Bake or air fry for a lighter version.
  • Serve with mint chutney, garlic mayo, or spicy ketchup.

Nutrition Table (Estimated)

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
2 triangles1452g18g7g2g1g

Disclaimer

Nutrition details are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

Crispy Masala Potato Triangles — Your New Favorite Fried Snack!

Golden, crunchy potato triangles inspired by Indian-style fried snacks—easy, addictive, and perfect for any occasion.
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded potatoes (squeezed dry)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp garam masala or chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • Optional: shredded cheese, soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Knife or cutter for triangles
  • Frying pan or deep fryer

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix mashed and shredded potatoes with cornstarch, chili flakes, spices, and salt. Add cheese or sabudana if using.
  2. Press mixture onto parchment paper and flatten evenly. Cut into triangle shapes. Chill for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
  3. Heat oil in a pan. Fry triangles in batches until golden and crispy on both sides.
  4. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with ketchup or chutney.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Make ahead and freeze uncooked triangles. Fry straight from frozen—no need to thaw.

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Conclusion

These crispy potato triangles are a quick, delicious snack that packs flavor, crunch, and comfort into every bite. With endless variations from cheesy to sabudana-style they’re perfect for parties, snacking, and little cravings throughout the day. Once you try them, they’ll become a go-to recipe for every occasion!

FAQs

Can I air fry these?

Yes air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12–14 minutes.

Can I freeze them?

Yes shape, freeze, then fry straight from frozen.

Can I bake them?

Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes.