Crispy Potatoes with Whipped Ricotta

5 from 1 vote

Crispy Potatoes with Whipped Ricotta

Crispy potatoes with ricotta cheese makes for an elegant, upscale small plate that’s perfect for date nights at home and dinner parties.

Servings servings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Equipment

Cast iron frying pan or other heavy bottomed pan
Food processor

Ingredients

Potatoes

2 medium Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed (roughly 1-inch cubes)
Vegetable oil for frying

Whipped Ricotta

¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch fine sea salt

Toppings

1 to 2 teaspoons chili oil
1 pinch coarse sea salt

Instructions

Preheat a quarter inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the potatoes and fry until golden brown and crispy, turning over occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Once the potatoes are browned, transfer them to a cooling rack positioned above paper towels or a baking sheet to drain.
In the meantime, add the ricotta, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until creamy and lightly airy.
To serve, spread the ricotta in a thin layer on the bottom of a serving dish. Top with potatoes, then drizzle with chili oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Serve immediately.

Notes

Potato types: We recommend using Yukon gold potatoes to get a luxuriously crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside fried potato. You can substitute with russet potatoes if you’d like a crispier texture.

Frying potatoes: Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying the potatoes. Choose a pan large enough that you can fry them in a roughly single layer.

Chili oil: Use as much or as little chili oil as you’d like, but definitely don’t skip it! Just a light drizzle will add a little extra pop of flavor to this dish without noticeable heat.

Serving suggestions: Crispy potatoes and ricotta is the perfect small plate for date nights at home or tapas parties! You can also easily scale this recipe up to serve it on a large platter at dinner parties.

Author: Nicole Langdon

Calories: 337kcal

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili oil, coarse sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, potatoes, ricotta cheese

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