# Creamy Fried Festive Bites These Deep Fried Mash Potato Cubes are a Must-See By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-mash-potato References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2012/07/30/deep-fried-mashed-potato-cubes-because-this-is-america/) & [dudefoods](http://dudefoods.com/deep-fried-mashed-potatoes/) These deep fried mash potato cubes transform this holiday meal staple into a portable and delectable bite-sized treat. Developed by the masterminds of DudeFoods, this fried fare is simple and easy to make. After whipping up some standard mash potatoes -- instant is acceptable -- the creamy concoction is frozen into ice cube trays for several hours. If you are lazy like myself, consider picking up the pre-frozen mash potato cubes that are popping up in grocery chains. After battering these babies up in dredge, the bite-sized morsels receive a golden brown makeover. These delectable deep fried mash potato cubes are a fun and festive alternative to hash browns and pot stickers. Skewer a couple together and serve gravy on the side for a lip-smacking hors d'oeuvre. Healthy? Probably not. Mouth-watering delicious? Most definitely. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Fried Foods:** The trend of transforming traditional dishes into bite-sized, portable treats opens up opportunities for innovative deep-fried creations like these mash potato cubes. - **Convenience Frozen Foods:** The rise of pre-frozen mash potato cubes in grocery chains suggests a growing demand for convenient and quick meal solutions, presenting opportunities for new frozen food products. - **Fun and Festive Alternatives:** There is a trend towards creating fun and festive alternatives to traditional dishes, and these deep-fried mash potato cubes offer a unique and delicious option for holiday meals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of portable fried foods by creating innovative deep-fried options that cater to consumer preferences. - **Frozen Food Manufacturing:** The convenience frozen food industry can explore opportunities to develop and market pre-frozen mash potato cubes, tapping into the demand for quick and easy meal solutions. - **Event Catering:** Event caterers can incorporate fun and festive alternatives, such as these deep-fried mash potato cubes, into their menus to offer unique and memorable food options for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snackable Potato Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-mashed-potato-poppers.md) - [Triple-Cheese Mashed Potato Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashed-potato-cups.md) - [Twisted Air Fryer Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tornado-potato.md) - [Green Bean Casserole Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-bean-casserole-bites.md) - [Shareable Potato Foodservice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mashers.md) - [Low-Fat Ready-to-Bake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-fries.md) - [Customizable Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-bags.md) - [Family-Friendly Air Fryer Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-air-fryer-range.md) - [Fried Stuffed Potato Croquettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papas-rellenas.md)