Crispy Potato Pizza
Easy Homemade Potato Pizza Recipe
Here’s a recipe for a potato pizza that uses crispy potatoes as a base instead of dough, making it incredibly easy for anyone to make. This innovative potato dish can be prepared in just 15 minutes using a single pan, without the hassle of boiling or baking potatoes separately. All you need are potatoes, potato starch, and pizza cheese for a fantastic snack or brunch option. It’s perfect for kids’ snacks or as a savory bite with drinks for adults. Let’s create this magical potato pizza that’s sure to be a hit!
Potato Pizza Ingredients- 2 medium potatoes
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1.5 Tbsp potato starch
- 2 Tbsp water
- Generous amount of cooking oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- Pizza cheese, to taste (mozzarella recommended)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the 2 medium potatoes under running water. Peel the potatoes completely, then slice them as thinly as possible, about 2-3mm thick. Aim for a thickness that is neither too thick nor too thin, as very thick slices will take longer to cook, and very thin ones might break apart.
Step 2
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil or olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully arrange the thinly sliced potatoes in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. Lightly sprinkle salt over the potatoes for seasoning. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom side of the potatoes turns a nice golden brown.
Step 3
When the bottom of the potatoes starts to show a golden-brown color, carefully flip them over using a spatula. Cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes. You’ll know the potatoes are almost cooked when both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine 1.5 tablespoons of potato starch, 2 tablespoons of water, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir with chopsticks or a small whisk until all ingredients are smoothly combined, forming a starch slurry. The sugar helps enhance the potato’s flavor and balances the overall taste.
Step 5
Now, reduce the heat to low. Gently pour the prepared starch slurry evenly over the cooked potatoes, starting from the edges, so it covers the entire pan. The starch mixture will help the potato slices stick together. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the starch to become translucent and the potato slices to bond together, gently pressing or flipping if needed.
Step 6
Once the starch is cooked and the potatoes are firmly bound together, generously sprinkle your desired amount of pizza cheese over the potato base. Using mozzarella cheese will give you that delightful stretchy cheese pull.
Step 7
Cover the pan with a lid and continue to cook on low heat for another 3-4 minutes. During this time, the pizza cheese will slowly melt, beautifully integrating with the potato base. Be mindful of the heat to prevent burning.
Step 8
Lift the lid to reveal a perfectly melted, mouth-watering cheese topping. Your delicious potato cheese pizza is now ready!
Step 9
Finally, for an extra touch of flavor, lightly sprinkle with black pepper. If you have parsley flakes, a little sprinkle will add a nice visual appeal and aroma. The parsley is optional.
Step 10
Cut the finished potato cheese pizza into your desired serving sizes and enjoy it while it’s warm. You’ll love the fantastic combination of the crispy potato base and the gooey, melted cheese!
