Description
Crispy cheddar corn potato fritters are golden brown, flavorful, and perfect for a snack or appetizer. These fritters combine shredded russet potatoes, sweet corn, sharp cheddar cheese, and simple seasoning for irresistible vegetarian bites.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded russet potatoes
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, chives, or thyme
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate russet potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel to ensure crispiness.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded potatoes, corn, cheddar cheese, scallions, eggs, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add optional Parmesan and herbs if desired, and mix well.
- Form mixture into ½-inch thick patties using a spoon or cookie scoop. Rustic shapes are fine.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, sour cream, or salsa.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes are well-squeezed to remove moisture for optimum crispiness.
- Customize with different herbs or cheese to fit your taste.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
