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Golden-brown potato fritters arranged in a half circle on a white plate with a side of a sour cream.

Potato Fritters

Nataliia
Crispy potato fritters are easy to make with only a handful of simple ingredients. Enjoy them as a light meal or a side dish. And here is a little tip to take these fritters to the next level - serve them with creamy sour cream for dipping. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 166 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 Box grater
  • 1 fine mash strainer
  • 1 tea towel
  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ea medium Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 ea egg
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 ea green onions
  • 2 sprigs fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons sour cream, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Peel and wash potatoes. Grate potatoes using a box grater (larger side) or a food processor. Chop green onions and dill finely.
  • Place grated potatoes in a bowl and fill it with cold water. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes well using a fine mash strainer. Transfer them onto a clean tea towel or cheese cloth and squeeze any remaining liquid.
  • In a large bowl, add shredded potatoes, 1 egg, 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, chopped onions and dill, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix everything well with a fork.
  • Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in a frying pan. Use a spoon ( I used a measuring Tablespoon) to scoop out the potato mix and pour it onto the hot frying pan. Flat the fitter with a spoon to make it thin. Add 2-3 more fritters. Fry on medium heat for 4 minutes, flip the fritters and fry for another 4 minutes. Cover the pan with the lid and cook for 1 minutes on low heat to make sure the potatoes are cooked through.
  • Remove the fritters from the pan and repeat the process with the rest of the batter. I had 10 medium fritters. Serve warm with sour cream or any other dip.

Notes

Potatoes: use Yukon golden or russet potatoes.
Soak: soaking removes the excess starch and makes the fritters crispy.
Store: you can keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
All nutrition facts are only estimate and should be used for information purposes only.

Nutrition

Serving: 2eaCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 32.1gProtein: 5.4gFat: 2.4gCholesterol: 44.6mgSodium: 318mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 1.1g
Keyword potato fritters, potato side dishes
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