Best Low Potassium Fried Potatoes Recipes

AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F and spray the basket with nonstick spray.
• Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch slices. Cut the slices into 1/4-inch sticks. Put the fries in a medium bowl and rinse them well with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• Toss the fries with the oil in a medium bowl, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Working in batches if necessary, put the fries in an even layer in the air fryer basket with no overlapping and cook, turning them halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 14 to 16 minutes. Remove and season with salt.

LOW POTASSIUM FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Low Potassium Style Fried Potatoes Recipe created exclusively for DaVita.com by DaVita dietitian, Sara, RD, CSR, CDE, from California. Portions: 4 Serving size: 8 pieces (4" x 1/2" each) Preparation 1.Slice each potato into 16 pieces approximately 4" x 1/2" each. 2.Soak cut potatoes in a gallon of tap water for 2 to 4 hours to reduce potassium. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. 3.Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add potatoes to hot oil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. 4.Remove fried potatoes to a paper towel to absorb extra oil. 5.Combine cumin, paprika and white pepper in a small dish or shaker. Sprinkle over hot potatoes and toss. 6.Serve 8 fries with 2 teaspoons ketchup. Nutrients per serving Calories: 156 Protein: 2 g Carbohydrate: 21 g Fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 134 mg Potassium: 181 mg Phosphorus: 54 mg Calcium: 10 mg Fiber: 1.7 g Renal and renal diabetic food choices 1 starch 1 vegetable, medium potassium 1 fat Carbohydrate choices 1 Helpful hints Soaking potatoes is very important to reduce potassium. Potatoes are very high in potassium. Consuming high potassium foods in advanced kidney disease may cause high blood potassium levels, muscle weakness and heart failure. Dry potatoes well before adding to hot oil. If no salt added ketchup is substituted for regular ketchup sodium will be reduced to 7 milligrams per serving. (Avoid brands containing potassium chloride).

LOW POTASSIUM STYLE FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 4" x 1/2" pieces and soak or double-boil to reduce potassium if you are on a low potassium diet. (See details in helpful hints).
• Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add potatoes to hot oil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove fried potatoes to a paper towel to absorb extra oil.
• Combine cumin, paprika and white pepper in a small dish or shaker. Sprinkle over hot potatoes and toss.
• Serve 8 fries with 2 teaspoons ketchup.

QUICK AND EASY HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides..