Gold Nugget Fried Potatoes

Submitted by Chef shapeweaver

"Ever have any leftover baked potatoes and not sure what to do with them ? Well, here's a way they can be used. And if you don't have any leftover baked potatoes, just nuke a couple in the microwave until fork tender. ( If using microwave potatoes, please cool to room temp. ) The amount of servings you get will depend on how many baked potatoes you use.And adjust the amount of salt to your taste. Submitted to " ZAAR " on March 1st, 2010"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 2 leftover baked potatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• canola oil (for frying)

directions

1. Heat about 1 1/2 cups of oil in a medium sized sauce pan or deep fryer until hot but not smoking.
2. While oil is heating, peel and dice potatoes into bite sized chunks ( for even cooking, cut in equal sized pieces ).
3. When oil is hot, add potatoes pieces a few at a time and fry until golden brown.
4. Drain on paper towels, and salt immediately.