Fried Mashed Potato Cakes
“Whether made from scratch or with leftover mashed potatoes, these fried potato cakes are super easy and extra delicious!”
Natalie Levy
Original Recipe Author
Fried mashed potato cakes are quite popular among all people, from toddlers to adults. They make an excellent appetizer for parties or finger food for your kids to enjoy.
Moreover, potato cakes are so versatile that you can literally throw anything in the mixture and end up with amazing results. From protein to vegetables, your additive options are limitless.
Get your kids to help you make these tasty patties and add their favorite ingredients. Then, serve them with your preferred dipping sauce for an extra zing.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Fried Mashed Potato Cakes
Can I bake them? If yes, at what temperature and for how long should I do that?
f course, you can bake them at 400°F (200°C) for about 10–15 minutes until they’re golden.
If I choose to bake the potato cakes, do I have to oil them first?
You just need to spray the parchment paper with some cooking spray.
Can I mix some ground chicken into the patties?
Yes, adding in ground chicken or ground beef is a great idea.
What can I use instead of the eggs?
Many egg substitutes are available for making a vegan version of the recipe. Here are a few of them.
- Cooked and mashed chickpeas or white beans (1 egg = 4½ oz. (125 g)).
- Room temperature or cold mashed potatoes (1 egg = 4½ oz. (125 g)).
- Potato starch or chickpeas flour mixed with water (for every two to three tablespoons of the flour, add one to two tablespoons of water).
Fried Mashed Potato Cakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 4 tbsp. flour
- 2 eggs
Seasoning:
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. soup mix
- ¼ tsp. turmeric
- ½ bushel of parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes
- Boil them in water until soft
- Mash the potatoes and leave them aside to cool down (cold mashed potatoes are easier to handle than warm)
- Grate the onion and add it to the mashed potatoes
- Add four heaping tablespoons of flour and two eggs
- Mix well until the eggs and flour disappear
- Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, soup mix, turmeric, and chopped parsley over the mixture
- Mix well until everything is combined
- Heat the frying pan with half an inch of oil over medium heat (or preheat the oven)
- Form the patties and fry them until golden (or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 minutes)
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