Holiday Fritters
Pan-fried potato fritters are savoury, crispy patties made from grated potatoes, bound together with our star ingredient, an egg! These fritters are quick to prepare, versatile, and popular as a snack, side dish, or light meal.Created by Meg Tucker for From Yolk to Table: Cook With Meg presented by Egg Farmers of New Brunswick
Equipment
- Large frying pan
- Bowl, cheese/box grater
Ingredients
FRITTERS
- 2 - 3 medium potatoes, grated (if using Russets, please peel)
- 1 - 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- Pinch salt + pepepr
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- About ½ cup oil for frying (vegetable, canola or olive oil)
HONEY CURRY MAYO
- 4 - 6 Tbsp. mayo
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- OPTIONAL: Dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
FRITTERS
- Grate the potatoes and squeeze out excess water using a clean kitchen towel or your hands. Removing moisture ensures crispy fritters.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, green onions, parsley, egg, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and flour and mix to form almost a “paste.”
- Heat about ¼ inch of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Test with a small piece of the mixture; if it sizzles, the oil is ready.
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture, flatten slightly, and place in the hot oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fritters from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate until ready to serve.
- Dress with holiday toppers (see notes) and serve as a side dish, fun appy or top with poached or fried eggs for a holiday brunch idea!
HONEY CURRY MAYO
- In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and then pop into the fridge until you’re ready to use it. It will keep covered in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
TOPPER OPTIONS
The topping options for our fritters are endless! Here are just a few:
The topping options for our fritters are endless! Here are just a few:
- Crispy fried onions or shallots (homemade or store bought)
- Honey curry mayo
- Dollops of sour cream + cranberries or dried cranberries
- Dollop of sour cream + shredded cheese + crispy bacon
- 1 Tbsp. pesto + 2 Tbsp.mayo
- Drizzle of honey + finely chopped chives
