Description
Comforting potato and onion fritters deliver a crispy golden exterior with tender, savory interior. Hearty Polish-inspired snacks bring warmth to your table, inviting you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel potatoes and dice into uniform small cubes. Finely chop onions using a sharp knife or food processor, ensuring consistent piece size.
- Moisture Elimination: Place potato and onion pieces in a fine mesh strainer or clean kitchen towel. Apply firm pressure to extract liquid completely, preserving the white potato starch sediment from the drainage bowl.
- Mixture Creation: Blend dehydrated potato and onion mix with reserved potato starch, whole eggs, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed and form a cohesive batter.
- Cooking Process: Heat vegetable oil in a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop spoonfuls of potato mixture into hot oil, gently flattening each portion with a spatula to create uniform fritters.
- Finishing and Serving: Fry fritters for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown color and crispy texture. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while maintaining maximum crunchiness and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Drain Thoroughly: Remove as much moisture as possible from potatoes and onions to guarantee ultra-crispy fritters without sogginess.
- Starch Secret: Preserve the white potato starch sediment, which acts as a natural binding agent and enhances golden-brown crispiness.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain oil at 350°F (175°C) to achieve perfect external crunch without internal greasiness.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Fry fritters in batches to ensure each piece gets proper heat circulation and develops a uniform, crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg