Fried Potato Cakes
Golden, crispy, and tender on the inside, these Fried Potato Cakes are the perfect comfort food that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. Made from velvety mashed russet potatoes mixed with butter, flour, and an egg for structure, these savory cakes are elevated by the addition of finely chopped green onions and a hint of garlic powder. Pan-fried to a beautiful golden-brown finish, they make a versatile dish that can be served as a side for dinner, a snack, or an irresistible appetizer. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes or crafting an easy crowd-pleaser from scratch. Serve them piping hot, garnished with fresh green onions for a touch of color and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 2 stalks Green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Peel and dice the russet potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
Place the potatoes into a large pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and mash them in a large bowl until smooth. Allow them to cool slightly.
Stir in the unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, egg, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a cohesive mixture forms.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking.
Add the potato cakes to the skillet in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked potato cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve hot as a side dish, snack, or appetizer, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.6 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 345 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
