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    Published: Feb 20, 2023 · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Grated Potato Fritters

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    These grated potato fritters are such a tasty comfort food treat! Easy to make in just 20 minutes, they have the best crispy edges and work perfectly as an appetizer, vegetarian main or side dish.

    grated potato fritters in a stack on a white plate next to herbs and a glass of water.

    There's just *something* about fritters that makes them so moreish don't you think? Enjoy these grated potato fritters with a tasty dip, such as my easy tahini dressing or perhaps my ricotta dip for a cheesy option!

    We grate the potato to make these fritters so they are a little lighter than mashed potato fritters (which are also delicious!). It's very easy to do, and gives the best crispy edges we all love.

    Love fritters? Have a peek at my sweet potato fritters for another savory option, and my spiced apple fritters and pear fritters for a tasty dessert.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🥔 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 How to serve potato fritters
    • 🥣 More tasty side dishes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    Cozy comfort food for everyone! Both kids and adults alike will love this potato fritters recipe, so whip them up to enjoy as an appetizer, breakfast fritter, side dish or even a snack.

    Made with mostly pantry staples. No difficult to find ingredients to track down, just head to the pantry for your flour and herbs!

    Quick and easy to make. It takes just 20 minutes for these fritters to come together, and all you need is a grater and skillet.

    🥔 Ingredients

    individually labelled ingredients to make grated potato fritters including onion, egg, flour and herbs.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    Some notes on a few of them:

    • Potatoes - I do suggest peeling the potatoes before grating them to make the fritters.
    • Flour - I use spelt flour, but you can also use regular flour too.
    • Baking powder - this helps the fritters stay a little lighter and fluffier in texture.

    📖 Swaps and variations

    Swap dried thyme for another herb. Using dried parsley, rosemary or sage would also be nice!

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Now you have your ingredients assembled, we can talk about how to make potato fritters! It's very easy, with just a few steps that are so quick to do:

    grated potato and onion on a wooden chopping board labelled number one.
    person holding a brown checked cloth over a sink labelled number two.

    Step 1

    Grate the potato and onion. Use the large option on your grater to shred the potatoes and onion (image 1).

    Step 2

    Strain the liquid. Place the grated potato and onion in the center of a clean tea towel or cloth and draw the corners up. Squeeze the cloth over your sink to strain out as much liquid as you can. Give it a good squeeze as far more liquid comes out than you would think! (image 2).

    potato fritter mix in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon labelled number three.
    potato fritters in a light grey skillet labelled number four.

    Step 3

    Combine the fritter ingredients. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl, with the exception of the oil for frying. Stir well so the egg yolk and flour are evenly distributed through the potato mixture (image 3).

    Step 4

    Fry the fritters! Drizzle olive oil in your skillet and come to a medium heat. Drop a very small piece of the fritter batter into the skillet and wait until it sizzles.

    Once at this temperature, scoop 3-4 tablespoon of the fritter batter from the bowl and place (carefully!) on the skillet. Press down with a spatula to make a fairly thin fritter (image 4). If you prefer, you may find it easier to roll the batter into a ball first, then place in the skillet and press down with a spatula.

    Cook for 3-4 minutes, flip with a spatula, and cook for a further 3-4 minutes on the other side. Your grated potato fritters should be 'sealed' and golden brown on both sides, and cooked through to the centre. Cook time will vary slightly depending upon how thick the fritters are and the heat of the skillet.

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • Squeeze the potato and onion mixture in the cloth really well! You want to remove as much of the liquid as possible. Wet fritters won't stick together when cooked.
    • Stir the fritter batter well so the flour and egg yolk distributes through the potato mixture.
    • Make each fritter around 3-4 tablespoon of the batter. Any more and the fritters will be too thick and not cook through to the centre.
    • The skillet needs to be hot before you begin to cook the fritters. Drop a small amount of the batter into the pan, and wait for it to sizzle before you start to fry the fritters.
    • Adjust the heat while cooking the fritters (you will likely need to cook in batches in your skillet) so they don't burn on the edges but do cook through.
    • You may need to drizzle more oil into the skillet if it becomes too dry.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Do I have to squeeze the liquid out of the grated potato?

    Yes, don't skip this step! You need to remove as much liquid as possible so that the fritters stick together when you cook them. If they are too wet they won't stick together and will likely fall apart.

    How do you stop potato fritters from falling apart?

    Make sure excess liquid is removed from the potatoes, and the egg and flour is evenly distributed through the fritter mixture. You also want to fry the fritters in a hot skillet.

    How do you cook fritters so they are cooked through and crispy?

    Don't make the fritters too large. If they are too thick it will be difficult to have them cooked through in the centre without burning the edges. Thinner potato fritters will be more crispy in texture.

    Can you freeze potato fritters?

    Potato fritters can easily be frozen. Simply wait for them to cool, then freeze in a suitable tupperware or freezer bag with parchment paper between each fritter.

    🍽 How to serve potato fritters

    Homemade grated potato fritters can be served with hot or cold sides.

    • Hot vegetable sides work well with fritters. Check out my honey roasted vegetables, air fryer broccoli and cauliflower and my steamed bok choy for some ideas.
    • For a summer meal, pair these fritters with some healthy salads such as my mango slaw, cucumber mango salad and my asparagus caprese salad.
    • Serve with a creamy or tangy dip such as my tahini dressing or tahini dill dressing.
    stack of grated potato fritters on a white plate with greens herbs and a glass of water in the background.

    🥣 More tasty side dishes

    Find so many side dishes, including my popular rosemary zucchini and sweet potatoes and my tasty ginger Brussels sprouts. Some recent recipes to enjoy:

    • Brussels sprouts on a white plate on a wooden board.
      Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts
    • sweet potato wedges on a light grey plate next to a small bowl of tahini.
      Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
    • romaine lettuce halves on a white plate on a blue cloth.
      Air Fryer Romaine Lettuce
    • gnocchi garnished with herbs on a white plate on a blue cloth.
      Air Fryer Gnocchi

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    📖 Recipe

    stack of grated potato fritters on a white plate with fresh herbs and glass of water in the background.

    Grated Potato Fritters

    Claire
    These potato fritters are a cozy comfort food idea that work equally well as a vegetarian appetizer, main or side dish.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 159 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 lb potatoes peeled, grated
    • ¼ white onion grated
    • 3 tablespoon flour regular or spelt flour
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 egg yolk
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Peel the potatoes. Grate the potatoes and onion.
    • Place the grated potato and onion in a clean tea towel, and draw up the corners of the cloth. Squeeze well over the sink so the liquid runs through the cloth.
    • Add the potato and onion to a large bowl, along with the other ingredients (except the olive oil). Stir well with a wooden spoon to combine.
    • Drizzle the olive oil into your skillet and heat to medium. Add a small piece of the fritter batter to the skillet. Once the batter bubbles, you can begin to cook the fritters. Take 3-4 tablespoon of the fritter batter and place on the skillet. Press down with a spatula to form a fritter. If you find it easier, you can roll the batter into a ball first.
    • At a medium heat, cook the fritters each side for 3-4 minutes, flipping with a spatula. Cook time will vary slightly depending upon the thickness of the fritters and heat of the skillet. As you will likely need to cook in batches, you may need to alter the heat as you cook so the middle of the fritters are cooked through but the edges do not burn.

    Notes

    • Squeeze the potato and onion mixture in the cloth to remove as much of the liquid as possible. Wet fritters won't stick together when cooked.
    • Stir the fritter batter well so the flour and egg yolk distributes through the potato mixture.
    • Make each fritter around 3-4 tablespoon of the batter. Any more and the fritters will be too thick and not cook through to the centre.
    • The skillet needs to be hot before you begin to cook the fritters. Drop a small amount of the batter into the pan, and wait for it to sizzle before you start to fry the fritters.
    • Adjust the heat while cooking the fritters (you will likely need to cook in batches in your skillet) so they don't burn on the edges but do cook through.
    • You may need to drizzle more oil into the skillet if it becomes too dry.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • flour is not rated, but spelt scores 0 with a ? as a liberator.
    • baking powder is not rated.
    • garlic, which scores 1.
    • black pepper, which scores 2.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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