Description
Crispy Potato Cakes are pan-fried patties made from mashed potatoes, seasoned and coated for a golden crunch. Soft inside and crispy outside, they’re ideal as a snack, side, or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus more for coating)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Mix well.
- Shape mixture into 10–12 small patties.
- Lightly coat each patty in flour, dip in beaten egg (optional), then dredge in additional breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve warm, optionally with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- Best made with starchy potatoes like Russets for a fluffy texture.
- Chill the mixture if it’s too soft to shape easily.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a GF version.
- Add cheese, herbs, or spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 potato cakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg