Description
Enjoy your crispy golden potato fritters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
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Prepare the Potatoes and Onion:
- Peeled the potatoes and grate them using a coarse grater.
- Peeled and grated the onion.
- Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
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Mix the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained potatoes and onion.
- Add the eggs, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
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Shape the Fritters:
- Take small handfuls of the mixture and form them into flat patties.
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Fry the Fritters:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the fritters, a few at a time.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes and onions are well-drained to avoid soggy fritters.
- Use a high smoke point oil for frying to achieve the perfect crispiness.
- Serve hot with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 fritters