Add mayo to boiling water and you will be surprised by the result

🧀 Cheesy Potato Dough Balls with Mayo Dough — Surprisingly Smooth & Crispy

Adding mayonnaise to boiling water might sound unusual, but it creates a silky, pliable dough that fries up beautifully golden and crisp. These stuffed dough balls are creamy inside, crunchy outside, and totally addictive.

🧂 Ingredients

• 250 ml water

• 5 tbsp mayonnaise

• 350 g wheat flour

• 3 medium boiled potatoes, diced

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp unsalted butter

• 100 g grated mozzarella

• Oil for frying

• Optional dips: garlic aioli, marinara, spicy ketchup

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

• Boil water in a skillet. Add mayo and stir until smooth.

• Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.

• Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.

2. Make the Filling

• Mash boiled potatoes with salt and butter.

• Stir in mozzarella until evenly mixed.

3. Shape & Stuff

• Divide cooled dough into 16 pieces.

• Flatten each piece into a disc.

• Add 1 tsp filling to the center, fold and seal into a ball.

4. Fry

• Heat oil over medium-high.

• Fry balls until golden and crispy, 2–3 minutes per side.

• Drain on paper towels.

5. Serve Hot

• Plate and serve warm with your favorite dip.

💡 Tips

• Keep the dough covered while cooling to prevent drying.

• Don’t overfill—just a teaspoon of filling keeps them sealed.

• For extra flavor, add herbs or chili flakes to the potato mix.

• Try baking at 200°C for 20 minutes if you prefer a lighter version.