Potato mashers are usually stainless steel, hard plastic or nylon. The metal utensils may cost a little extra, but they make ...

Use a potato masher or other suitable utensil to press down on the potato and smash them to even thickness (the thinner they are the crispier they'll be; just make sure they don't break apart).

Fat: You can use butter, schmaltz, or oil depending on your preference or the other parts of your meal if you keep kosher. Butter and schmaltz have more flavor, but oil is pareve (neither meat nor ...