Crispy Shredded Potato Cakes Recipe Is an Irresistible Side Dish by 30Seconds Food

At 30Seconds, potato recipes are always a fan favorite and trend. From roasted potatoes to mashed potatoes to potato muffins to crispy potatoes, there's a potato recipe here for everyone. We've got another winning potato recipe for you! These crispy shredded potato cakes are off-the-charts delicious. Moist on the inside and crispy on the outside, they may be your new favorite way to potato.

To make these simple fried potato patties you will need just five simple ingredients. Here is your shopping list: russet potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and olive oil for frying. We like to garnish them with plenty of chopped fresh chives, so grab a bunch of those, too, unless you're into gardening and have them growing outside. The potatoes fry up in minutes in a nonstick skillet.

These moist, crispy potato cakes go well with almost any meal. Serve them as a side dish with dinner or as a appetizer with a dipping sauce like ranch dressing, sour cream, yogurt or applesauce.

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Cuisine: American / Ukrainian / German
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, grated and dried well with a kitchen towel or paper towels
• 1 onion, grated
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• fresh chives, for garnish

Helpful Products

• Paper Towels
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Skillet
• Salt and Pepper
• Rubber Spatula
• Mixing Bowl
• Grater
• Airtight Containers
• Kitchen Towels
• Pepper Grinder
• Box Grater

Recipe Notes

• You could put fresh minced chives into the potatoes before frying for added flavor. Don't have chives? Use chopped green onion tops.

• Be sure to put the fried potato cakes on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil before serving.

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the grated potato, grated onion, eggs and flour into a mixing bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix well. 
2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add spoonfuls of the potato mixture and spread to desired thickness. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown.
3. Remove to a paper towel. Season with a little more salt, if desired. Garnish with fresh chives and serve immediately. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 156

Total Fat: 8.1g

Saturated Fat: 1.7g

Cholesterol: 124mg

Sodium: 51mg

Total Carbohydrate: 15.5g

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g

Total Sugars: 1.8g

Protein: 5.9g

Vitamin: D 12mcg

Calcium: 28mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 345mg

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