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Crispy Potato Fritters are golden-brown patties made from shredded potatoes mixed with a simple batter and fried to perfection. They’re crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and require just a handful of pantry staples. Serve them with sour cream, garlic aioli, or ketchup for a satisfying snack or side.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Servings: 4–6 (makes 8–10 fritters)
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Box grater or food processor
- Large bowl
- Clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth (to squeeze out moisture)
- Skillet or frying pan
- Spatula
- Paper towels (for draining)
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Russets give crispier fritters due to their starch content. Yukon Golds give a creamier inside.
- Onion: Adds moisture and flavor — yellow or white works best.
- Baking Powder: Helps keep them light and not too dense.
- Optional Add-ins: Chopped herbs (parsley, chives), shredded cheese, or grated carrots.
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Potatoes
- Peel and grate potatoes into a bowl of cold water (to prevent browning and remove excess starch).
- After 5 minutes, drain the potatoes and squeeze out all excess liquid using a clean towel or cheesecloth.
- Place in a dry bowl.
Step 2: Mix the Batter
- Add grated onion, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
- Mix until just combined — the mixture should hold together but not be too wet.
Step 3: Fry the Fritters
- Heat ¼ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan, flattening gently with the back of the spoon.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve hot with sour cream, Greek yogurt, spicy mayo, or your favorite dipping sauce.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Per 2 Fritters – Approximate)
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 22g
- Protein: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
💡 Tips
- Crispier Fritters: Remove as much moisture as possible from the potatoes before mixing.
- Even Cooking: Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches.
- Make Ahead: You can prep the mixture and refrigerate it for up to 4 hours before frying.
- Reheat Tip: Re-crisp in the oven or air fryer — not the microwave.
🔄 Variations
- Cheesy Fritters: Add ½ cup grated cheddar or parmesan to the mix.
- Spicy: Mix in chili flakes, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
- Vegetable Blend: Combine with shredded zucchini, sweet potato, or carrots (just squeeze out extra liquid).
- Gluten-Free: Use rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose blend instead of regular flour.
- Vegan: Replace eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water per egg).
