Potato Fritter Recipe


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Introduction

Potato fritters are a delicious and easy snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. These fritters can be served with a variety of dipping sauces or condiments.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed for this recipe are:

  • 2 large potatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Oil for frying

Potatoes

The most important ingredient in this recipe is the potato. You want to use a starchy potato like a Russet potato. It will give you the best texture for the fritters.

Onion

The onion adds flavor to the fritters. You can use a yellow or white onion.

Flour

The flour is used to bind the ingredients together. All-purpose flour works best in this recipe.

Baking Powder

The baking powder helps the fritters become crispy on the outside.

Salt and Pepper

These seasonings are added to enhance the flavor of the fritters.

Egg

The egg is used to bind the ingredients together.

Oil

You can use any type of oil for frying. Vegetable oil or canola oil are good options.

Instructions

Follow these easy steps to make potato fritters:

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes and onion.
  2. Place the grated potatoes and onion in a colander and squeeze out the excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the beaten egg to the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. Add the grated potatoes and onion to the egg mixture and stir until well combined.
  6. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Using a spoon, drop the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten with the back of the spoon.
  8. Cook the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  9. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
  10. Repeat until all the potato mixture is used up.

Nutrition

Here is the nutritional information for this recipe:

  • Calories: 223
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 168mg
  • Potassium: 554mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Vitamin A: 68IU
  • Vitamin C: 15mg
  • Calcium: 34mg
  • Iron: 2mg

Conclusion

Potato fritters are a delicious and easy snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. Serve these fritters with your favorite dipping sauce or condiment. They are sure to please!

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