Inspired by a viral TikTok trend, these potatoes have a crispy exterior and an incredibly creamy inside.

Serve these potatoes with a side of ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

Microwave on High, flipping once, until tender and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

Crispy Bubble Potatoes

Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Liv Dansky, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Let cool for about 5 minutes.

Remove the skin from the potatoes; finely chop the skin and transfer to a large bowl.

Stir in mochiko, potato starch,garlic powder and pepper; knead the mixture until a dough forms.

Add enough oil to equal a depth of 1 inch in a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot.

Heat over medium heat to 350F.

(Alternatively, see air-fryer instructions,below.)

Press a fork into each piece to create a crosshatch pattern.

Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt.

Repeat with the remaining 2 batches of potato pieces.

Transfer the potatoes to a serving plate.

Sprinkle with chives and paprika, if desired.

Equipment

Deep-fry or candy thermometer

Air-Fryer Instructions

Prepare as directed through Step 2.

Preheat air fryer to 375F for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, shape the dough into a 1 1/2-inch wide log and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.

Lightly coat the air-fryer basket with cooking spray.

Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt.

Repeat with the remaining potatoes.

Continue with Step 5.

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