Potato Fitters Recipe

Crispy on the outside, tender and creamy on the inside. These easy Potato Fritters with zucchini and cheddar cheese are the perfect comfort food addition to your day.

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Potato Fritters Recipe

Perfect Texture. Only crispy potatoes and zucchini will do! These potato fritters are delightfully crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and have just the right amount of salt to make it hard to eat just one.

Healthy. While I like to treat myself once in a while when dining out, at home I like to try and keep things on the healthy side. Unlike restaurant potato fritters, these are cooked on the stovetop instead of in a deep fryer. And they have an extra heaping serving of nutritious zucchini hidden inside (like these Zucchini Enchiladas).

Versatile. These potato fritters are a delicious addition to a meal any time of day! Serve them as a side dish with dinner (I suggest Fish and Chips), beneath a poached egg for breakfast (like these Leftover Stuffing Cakes), or as a cozy snack

 

An easy recipe for potato fritters with zucchini and cheddar cheese. They’re perfectly crispy, perfectly cheesy, and ultra-delicious.

PREP:15mins

COOK:20mins

TOTAL:35mins

Ingredients:

• 3 cups shredded zucchini about 13 ounces or 2 medium

• 2 cups shredded Yukon gold potatoes about 12 ounces or 2 small/medium, scrubbed and peeled

• 1/2 medium yellow onion shredded

• 3 large eggs lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs

• 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour or substitute all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to season

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

• Plain nonfat Greek Yogurt for serving

• Chopped fresh chives for serving

Instructions:

1. If you’d like to keep the fritters warm between batches, preheat your oven to 200°F.

2. Spread the shredded zucchini, potatoes, and onion onto a clean kitchen towel and press out as much moisture as possible, changing the towel once or twice as needed.

3. Place the shredded vegetables in a large bowl, then add the eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and baking soda.

4. Mix until completely combined, using your fingers if needed to make sure all of the ingredients are evenly distributed. Fold in the shredded cheese.

5. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.

6. Scoop a scant 1/4-cup portion of the fritter batter onto the frying pan and flatten into an even layer, using either the back of the measuring spoon or the bottom of a drinking glass.

7. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden on the first side, then flip and continue cooking until the second side is golden as well.

8. Depending upon your skillet, you may need to adjust the heat as you go to ensure the pancakes cook all the way through but still get crisp on the outside.

9. Repeat with the remaining pancakes, keeping batches warm in the oven as desired. If excess liquid collects in the bottom of the bowl, discard it. Serve warm, topped with Greek yogurt and fresh chives.

Notes

TIP:Be sure to measure the shredded zucchini and potatoes. If you use a different amount than called for in the recipe, the fritters may not hold together.

GLUTEN-FREE: I have not tried this recipe gluten free, but I believe you could swap oat flour for the whole wheat flour and gluten free bread crumbs, plus a pinch of extra salt and pepper for the seasoned breadcrumbs.

TO STORE: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.

TO REHEAT: Reheat gently on the stovetop with a bit of olive oil to crisp them back up and to prevent sticking.

TO FREEZE: Store cooked fritters flat and separated with sheets of parchment paper in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat as directed above.

Nutritional Info:

SERVING: 1(of 14), without toppings

CALORIES: 97kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 13gPROTEIN: 4gFAT: 4gSATURATED FAT: 1gPOLYUNSATURATED FAT: 1gMONOUNSATURATED FAT: 1gTRANS FAT: 1gCHOLESTEROL: 39mgPOTASSIUM: 304mgFIBER: 2gSUGAR: 2gVITAMIN A: 194IUVITAMIN C: 17mgCALCIUM: 50mgIRON: 1mg