Simple Grated Potato Fritters Recipe
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Simple Grated Potato Fritters Recipe
Description
Simple Grated Potato Fritters Recipe involves peeling and coarsely grating large potatoes and a medium onion. Excess moisture is squeezed out to help achieve a crisp texture. The grated mixture is combined with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sweet paprika, all-purpose flour, cornflour, baking powder, and a beaten egg to bind the ingredients.
The mixture is shaped into fritters and shallow fried in hot oil over medium heat until both sides are golden brown and crisp. Proper oil temperature and not overcrowding the pan ensure even cooking and crispiness. The fritters develop a crunchy exterior with a soft, tender inside showcasing the potato and onion flavors.
This dish is ideal served immediately while hot and crisp, making it suitable as a snack, appetizer, or accompaniment to proteins. The combination of spices adds mild warmth and depth without overpowering the natural potato taste.
Key tips include thorough squeezing of grated vegetables to remove excess water and using just enough flour and egg to hold the fritters together without heaviness. The frying oil must be properly heated, and fritters cooked in batches to avoid steaming.
Ingredients
- 3 potato large-sized
- ½ onion medium-sized
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika sweet
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- salt as required
- oil for shallow frying
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
- Use the largest grater holes for coarse grating of potatoes and onion.
- Remove as much moisture as possible from the grated mixture to achieve crisp fritters.
- Balance the amount of flour and egg to bind ingredients without making fritters dense.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a good golden crust and prevent sogginess.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 14potato fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 41kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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