You could’ve pushed me over with a feather. I thought that no way could these waffled fries be great. Potato flakes aren’t the first thing that come to mind when I think about making fries at home.
Well, I was wrong. These little potato bites are highly addicting, and very… potato-y. And, there’s no deep frying involved. Clean up is a breeze.

It takes about 3 minutes to make the fries. Our little waffle iron can only make 4 at a time, so I kept them warm in the oven’s warming drawer while I made the rest of the batch.
For a little twist on the usual fries, add a pinch of Cajun seasoning to the batter. Or freshly ground black pepper. Whatever suits your fancy.
Waffled Fries
These little potato bites are highly addicting, and very… potato-y. And, there’s no deep frying involved. Clean up is a breeze.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 413kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup warm water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups instant potato flakes
Instructions
- Heat your waffle iron to high. Spray with non-stick spray.
- Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Let set until thick. Add more water, a little at a time, if the mixture is too thin to stick together.
- Working in batches, form a tablespoon of batter into a small ball and place onto the waffle iron. Add as many as you can without crowding them. Close the waffle iron lid and cook 3 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional values are approximate.