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Mojo Potatoes
This copycat recipe of Shakey’s Mojo Potatoes is very easy to make. They are so crunchy and flavorful- a perfect snack or as party finger food or appetizers.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 377 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized potatoes washed
- 4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon rock salt
- 1 cup yogurt or buttermilk or sour cream
- 1 packet chicken breading mix -about a cup
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder optional
- 1-2 cups oil for frying
Instructions
- Place water in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. While waiting for water to boil, cut the unpeeled potatoes into ¼ inch thick slices.
- Once water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt, then add the potatoes. Cook for 3 minutes. Transfer content of the pot into a colander to drain water and let the potato slices cool down a bit.
- Transfer potato slices in a bowl. Pour in the yogurt and toss to fully coat each piece.
- Place 1-2 cups oil (about ¾- inch deep) in a large frying pan. Heat oil over medium heat until water sizzles across the top.
- Place the chicken breading mix and paprika powder in a plate or wide bowl and mix together. Take a piece of potato and coat all sides with the breading mix.
- Carefully drop potatoes into the oil right away (so the batter doesn’t get soggy) and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adjusting heat as necessary.
- Remove the mojos and transfer them into a plate lined with a paper towel or dripping tray.
- Arrange the potatoes in a basket or a serving dish and enjoy with gravy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
209IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 209IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.