Potato Fritters

Here’s a simple and delicious potato fritters recipe you can make at home:

Crispy Potato Fritters Recipe

🥔 Ingredients:

• 2 large potatoes (peeled and grated)

• 1 small onion (grated or finely chopped)

• 2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for a gluten-free option)

• 1 egg (optional – helps bind, but can be skipped for vegan version)

• 1 garlic clove (minced)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chili flakes (optional, for a kick)

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or green onions)

• Oil for shallow frying (vegetable, sunflower, or canola)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prepare the potatoes:

   • Grate the potatoes and place them in a bowl of cold water for 5–10 minutes. This removes excess starch and helps them crisp up.

   • Drain and squeeze out as much water as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

2. Mix the batter:

   • In a large bowl, combine the grated potato, onion, flour, egg (if using), garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and spices.

   • Mix until everything is well combined. The mixture should hold together; if it’s too wet, add a bit more flour.

3. Fry the fritters:

   • Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Scoop heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the pan and flatten them slightly with a spatula.

   • Fry for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.

4. Drain and serve:

   • Place cooked fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

   • Serve hot with sour cream, yogurt dip, or a spicy chutney.

🌱 Vegan Option:

• Skip the egg and add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water (let sit for 5 minutes before mixing in).