Fritters are enjoyed by most folks around the world. These potato fritters are similar to Potato Croquettes—fried mashed potato stuffed with cheese and fried until crispy. It’s a delicious way to make use of leftover mashed potato. For these potato fritters, you need potatoes, eggs, parmesan, and cheese. For flavor, you can add nutmeg and parsley, or use any of your favorite herbs and spices. The potato fritters are crispy on the outside, and tender and cheesy on the inside. Serve it as a snack with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sweet chili sauce, or check out our other serving suggestions below!
What Are Potato Fritters?
Potato fritters come in all shapes and sizes, but this recipe is basically a Potato Croquette recipe. To make a potato croquette, mashed potato is stuffed with your choice of ingredients (cheese is usually added), covered with breadcrumbs, then fried until golden and crispy.
Potato Fritters Ingredients
Potato – any type of potato will work
Egg – egg yolks are used as a binder, and to make the breadcrumbs stick
Seasoning – nutmeg and parsley add flavor; feel free to use your favorite seasoning
Parmesan – adds to that cheesy flavor
Cheese – using mozzarella gives you the perfect cheese stretch!
How To Make Potato Fritters
These potato fritters come together quickly. Cook and mash the potatoes, then mix with the parmesan cheese, seasoning, and egg yolks.
Stuff with cheese, dip in the egg wash and breadcrumbs and fry until golden.
It’s as easy as that!
Tips.
Make sure to use an oil suitable for frying at higher temperatures. These include canola, peanut, sunflower, or corn oil.
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