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Easy Potato Fritters Recipe

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These Easy Potato Fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, made with mashed potatoes, white cheese, and flavorful spices. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, they are pan-fried to golden perfection and served with fresh parsley and optional dipping sauces.

Ingredients

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Potato Fritter Base

  • 6–7 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 pound white cheese
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal plus 2 tbsp for rolling the fritters
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tsp oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1/4 inch depth)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Mash or grate the boiled and peeled potatoes until smooth or with small chunks, according to your preference.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, crumbled white cheese, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup cornmeal, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients form a uniform mixture. Optionally, stir in chopped fresh parsley or green onions for extra flavor.
  3. Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions roughly the size of tennis balls. Flatten each portion gently to form patty shapes about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet to reach about 1/4 inch depth. Heat it over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  5. Prepare Coating: Place the 2 tablespoons of cornmeal in a shallow dish. In a separate deep dish, beat the remaining 2 eggs until smooth.
  6. Coat Patties: Lightly coat each potato patty first in the cornmeal, then dip it into the beaten eggs, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
  7. Fry Patties: Add the coated patties carefully into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Fry each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Drain: Using a slotted spatula, transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Serve: Serve the potato fritters immediately, topped with additional chopped parsley. Optionally accompany with dipping sauces such as sour cream, garlic aioli, or ketchup for added flavor.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the frying pan to ensure even crispiness and proper cooking.
  • Use a good quality white cheese for best flavor and melting properties.
  • Fresh herbs like parsley or green onions add brightness to the fritters but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • You can prepare the patties ahead of time and refrigerate them before frying.
  • Adjust the spice levels by tweaking the amount of smoked paprika and oregano as per taste preference.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the fritters at their crispiest texture.

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