Easy Potato Fritters
Crispy, golden, and oh-so-easy! These Easy Potato Fritters are the perfect snack or side dish—quick to make, impossible to resist. Get ready to fry up some serious deliciousness!
Ingredients
- 6-7 medium potatoes boiled and peeled (about 2 pounds)
- 1 lb white cheese
- ¼ cup cornmeal plus 2 tbsp for rolling the frittatas
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tbsp oregano
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Make the Potatoes:
- Mash or grate the potatoes.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, cheese, spices, 2 eggs, cornmeal, and salt to taste. Mix the mixture well.
- Form 12 balls the size of tennis balls. Then flatten them slightly into patties. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Fry the fritters:
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the cornmeal in a shallow dish.
- Beat the eggs in a deep dish.
- Place the potato frittata first in the flour and then dip in the egg.
- Once the oil is hot, add the fritters in batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with chopped parsley.
Notes
Option: Serve with dipping sauce, such as sour cream, garlic aioli, or ketchup.