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Best Potato Fritters

Best Potato Fritters

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Eastern European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Best Potato Fritters are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with fresh flavor from onions and herbs. Perfect as a side, snack, or breakfast favorite, they’re simple, budget-friendly, and absolutely addictive.


Ingredients

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  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Sour cream, for serving


Instructions

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes and onion. Wrap in a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  2. In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  4. Scoop heaping tablespoons of batter into the skillet and flatten slightly with a spatula.
  5. Fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towel.
  6. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  7. Serve warm with sour cream or applesauce on the side.

Notes

  • Squeeze grated potatoes well to avoid soggy fritters.
  • Fry in small batches for even browning.
  • Keep cooked fritters warm in a low oven until serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 fritters
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg