Golden Potato Cakes
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Golden Potato Cakes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any meal of the day. Made with simple ingredients like russet potatoes, fresh parsley, and green onions, these flavorful patties are lightly seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for a delicious burst of savory goodness. The key to their irresistible golden crust lies in squeezing out excess moisture from the grated potatoes, ensuring the perfect crispiness with every bite. Quickly pan-fried to perfection, these potato cakes are not only easy to prepare in under 40 minutes but also incredibly versatile—serve them hot with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, side dish, or snack. Perfect for home cooks seeking a foolproof recipe for crispy potato patties, this dish will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3 stalks, finely chopped green onions
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons (for frying) vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Peel the russet potatoes and grate them using the large holes of a box grater. Transfer the grated potatoes to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This step is crucial for ensuring crispy potato cakes.
2. Place the drained potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped parsley, green onions, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
3. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a round, flat patty about 1/2 inch thick.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering but not smoking, carefully place 3-4 potato cakes in the pan, ensuring they do not touch each other.
5. Fry the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
6. Transfer the cooked potato cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining potato cakes, adding more oil to the skillet if needed.
7. Serve the golden potato cakes warm with your favorite dipping sauce, sour cream, or a dollop of applesauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 518 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 960 mg | 20% | |
*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.
