Low Fat Golden Potato Fritters
Light, crispy, and golden, these Low Fat Golden Potato Fritters offer all the crunch and flavor of traditional potato pancakes with a healthy twist. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like russet potatoes, egg whites, and a touch of seasoning, these fritters are baked to perfection rather than fried, significantly reducing the fat content without compromising on taste. The addition of garlic powder and fresh chives enhances their savory profile, while a quick squeeze of moisture from the grated potatoes ensures that signature crispiness. Perfect as a guilt-free snack, side dish, or appetizer, these fritters pair beautifully with a dollop of low-fat yogurt for dipping. Ready in under an hour and baked instead of fried, this recipe is a great option for anyone looking for a healthier comfort food that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.5 medium Onion
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons Chives
- 0.5 cup Low-fat yogurt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Peel and grate the large russet potatoes using a box grater. After grating, place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This is essential to achieve a crispy texture.
Finely chop the onion half and chives and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, and 2 egg whites. Mix well until ingredients are well incorporated.
Add in 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form it into a patty. Place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture, leaving a little space between each fritter.
Once all the patties are formed and placed on the baking sheet, lightly spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, carefully flip each fritter and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped chives before serving.
Serve warm with a side of low-fat yogurt for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1657 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3936 mg | 84% | |
*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.
