Potato Patties | Fried Potato Cakes
Fried Potato Patties are the best way to use up leftover mashed potatoes -- gorgeously golden brown on the outside, and fluffy, creamy potato heaven on the inside!
Servings: 8
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold, leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup grated yellow onion
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- About 1 ½ cup canola oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cold mashed potatoes and the egg. Make sure the egg is evenly distributed through the potatoes.
- Add the grated onion, flour, salt, and pepper and use a fork to gently mix in the ingredients.
- Add enough oil to a large fry pan so that it is approximately ½" deep and place over medium heat. Allow the oil to come to temperature, about 350°F.
- Scoop scant ½ cups of the potato mixture and gently drop them into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan -- cook no more than 3-4 patties at a time. Gently, flatten each mound into a patty shape with a spatula.
- Fry for about 2 ½ to 3 minutes on the first side, until golden brown. Then, slide the spatula under the patty and turn it over. You'll find enlisting a second utensil makes the flip a bit easier! Then, cook for another 2 to 2 ½ minutes.
- Transfer the cooked patty to a cooling rack placed over paper towels. Allow to cool slightly, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg