Simple Grated Potato Fritters Recipe

Simple Grated Potato Fritters Recipe: With a light, crisp exterior, tender, soft interior, these potato fritters come together quickly and are shallow fried on a pan (instead of deep-fried), which makes for a perfect side dish for breakfast or snack at any time of the day. 

With just a few simple ingredients, this dish is an easy recipe that anyone can make. These potato fritters are made with shredded potatoes, onion, flour, egg, and seasoning spices. These are flavorful, addictive, and will be loved by kids and adults alike.

Here I have paired these with my homemade yogurt sauce which I have prepared by whisking ½ cup yogurt, ⅙ teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon minced garlic, ⅙ teaspoon sugar to balance the flavor, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste. I also like to serve these fritters with my mayo ketchup sauce.

You can also store these fritters for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container and gently reheat them on the stovetop adding a few drops of oil before serving.

More such easy recipes:

• Crispy Mashed Potato Fries
• Smashed Potatoes in Air Fryer
• Spinach Omelette
• Asian Cucumber Salad
• Mediterranean Yellow Rice
• Cheesy Ramen
• Paneer Pakora
• Sweet Onion Sauce

Tips

Before we get to the potato fritters recipe below, here are a few points you should keep in mind to make sure your fritters will turn out the best every time you make them.

• Coarsely grate the potatoes and onion. If using the box grater, use the largest hole. 
• To achieve a perfectly crispy texture, it is crucial to thoroughly squeeze out all the excess water from the grated potatoes and onion before combining them with the rest of the ingredients. This step helps to remove excess moisture, allowing the mixture to bind together more effectively and ensuring a delightful crunch when cooked to perfection. 
• The key to a perfect fritter is the right amount of flour and egg. You just need to add enough to bind the ingredients together. 
• Before adding the potato mixture to the hot oil, it is important to make sure that the oil is hot enough. 

Instructions Step By Step

• Peel the potatoes and onion, then coarsely grate them using a large hole of the box grater or food processor fitted with a grating disk. 
• Place the potato mixture into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze as much liquid as you can out of the mixture. 
• Transfer the potatoes and onion to a large mixing bowl and add with salt, pepper, garlic powder, all-purpose flour, cornflour, baking powder, and sweet paprika.

• In a small mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg and pour over the potatoes. Then stir to mix everything well.
• Heat some oil in a non-stick frypan or cast-iron skillet. Once the oil is hot enough, reduce the flame to medium and add a spoonful of potato mixture, gently press to flatten, and shallow fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown from both sides. Cook 3-4 fritters at a time depending on the size of the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan.
• Place the fritters on a paper towel, to absorb the excess oil and serve immediately.

Potato Fritters Add-ins

These fritters are delicious as-is, but here are some ideas to add some more flavor to the fritters based on your taste or what you have in the refrigerator.

Cheese: You can add some shredded cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella cheese, or a dollop of sour cream.

Fresh herbs: Finely chopped scallions, dill, or parsley can be added. 

Bread crumbs: You can substitute all-purpose flour and cornflour with bread crumbs. 

Butter: Swap oil with butter for a rich flavor.

Commonly Asked Questions

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Recipe

Simple Grated Potato Fritters Recipe

With a light, crisp exterior, tender, soft interior, these potato fritters come together quickly and are shallow fried on a pan (instead of deep fried), which makes for a nice breakfast or snack at any time of the day.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crispy potato fritters recipe, Potato fritters, Potato fritters recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 14 potato fritters

Calories: 41kcal

Author: Geetanjali

Ingredients 

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• 3 large-sized potatoes
• ½ medium-sized onion
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
• salt as required
• oil for shallow frying

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Instructions

• Peel the potatoes and onion, then coarsely grate them using a large hole of the box grater or food processor fitted with a grating disk.
• Place the potato mixture into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze as much liquid as you can out of the mixture.
• Transfer the potatoes and onion to a large mixing bowl and add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, all-purpose flour, cornflour, baking powder, and sweet paprika.
• In a small mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg and pour over the potatoes. Then stir to mix everything well.
• Heat some oil in a non-stick frypan or cast-iron skillet. Once the oil is hot enough, reduce the flame to medium and add a spoonful of potato mixture, gently press to flatten, and shallow fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown from both sides. Cook 3-4 fritters at a time depending on the size of the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan.
• Place the fritters on a paper towel, to absorb the excess oil and serve immediately.

Notes

• Coarsely grate the potatoes and onion. If using the box grater, use the largest hole.
• To get the crispy texture You will need to squeeze out all the excess water from the grated potatoes and onion before mixing with other ingredients.
• The key to a perfect fritter is the right amount of flour and egg. You just need to add enough to bind the ingredients together.
• Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the potato mixture into the oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition Disclaimer:

Nutrition information is a general estimate only. Actual values may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used. For the most accurate information, please consult a registered dietitian or use your preferred nutrition calculator.