Description
These delicious Irish Potato Cakes are a crispy, creamy treat perfect for any meal. Made with mashed potatoes, fresh green onions, and simple seasonings, they are fried to golden perfection for a satisfying crunch on the outside while staying soft inside. Ideal as a comforting side dish or snack, these potato cakes bring classic Irish flavors right to your kitchen in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 large egg
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped green onions, flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and well blended.
- Heat Oil: Place a skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom generously; this will ensure a crispy crust.
- Form and Fry Cakes: Using a spoon, carefully drop dollops of the potato mixture into the hot oil in the skillet. Flatten slightly if desired to form cakes.
- Cook Evenly: Fry the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust and are heated through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked potato cakes from the skillet and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like parsley or chives to the mixture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the cakes from absorbing too much oil.
- Serve warm with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.