Description
Golden and crunchy, my flavorful Easy Potato Fritters come together in minutes. They are perfect for using leftover potatoes and pair perfectly with your favorite sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 – 7 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled, about 2 pounds
- 1 pound feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cornmeal plus 2 tablespoons for coating the fritters
- 4 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons 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 small bowl beat two eggs and set aside. Pour 2 tablespoons of cornmeal in another small bowl or plate, set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, cheese, spices, 2 eggs, cornmeal, and salt to taste. Combine the mixture well.
- Form 12 balls about the size of tennis balls, then flatten them slightly into patties.
Fry the fritters
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, Dip each fritter in the beaten egg and then the cornmeal to coat, then 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.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with a dipping sauce such as sour cream, garlic aioli, or ketchup, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 271
- Sugar: 1.6 g
- Sodium: 387.2 mg
- Fat: 15.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.4 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12.8 g
- Cholesterol: 99.4 mg