Crispy Potato Cakes
Crispy Potato Cakes are golden-brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside, offering a comforting and flavorful dish that’s great as a side, appetizer, or snack. Perfect for using leftover mashed potatoes and customizable with your favorite add-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 potato cakes 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Form mixture into small patties.
- Coat each patty in flour, dip into beaten egg, then dredge in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry patties in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets for best texture.
- Chilling the mixture before shaping can help firm it up.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Stuff with cheese or mushrooms for a flavorful twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 potato cakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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