3 Easy & Delicious Fritter Recipes

3 easy and delicious fritter recipes - potato fritters, sweet potato fritters and zucchini fritters. these fritters also known as latkes or hash browns. these fritters are so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Potato Fritters

Makes about 18 fritters
Ingredients:

• 1 kg (2.2lbs) potatoes (4-5 medium potatoes)
• 2 eggs
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons flour or breadcrumbs
• 1-2 teaspoons salt to taste 
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
1. prepare a large bowl with cold water.
2. Peel the potatoes and onion. Grate the potatoes and onion and transfer to the cold water.
3. Drain the liquids and then wrap grated potatoes and onion with cheesecloth or kitchen towel, twist cheesecloth into a pouch and squeeze out excess liquids.
4. Transfer to a large bowl, add salt, pepper, flour and beaten eggs. Mix well.
5. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. spoon 2-3 tablespoons of potato mixture the hot oil, flatten slightly.
6. Fry 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.

Sweet potato Fritters

Makes 10-12 fritters
Ingredients:

• 2 medium-large sweet potatoes (800g)
• 1 onion
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons flour or breadcrumbs
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Peel sweet potatoes and onion.
2. Grate, wrap with cheesecloth or kitchen towel, twist cheesecloth into a pouch and squeeze out excess liquids.
3. Transfer to a large bowl, add salt, pepper, flour and beaten eggs. Mix well.
4. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. spoon 2-3 tablespoons of potato mixture the hot oil, flatten slightly.
5. Fry 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.

Zucchini Fritters 

Makes about 12 fritters
Ingredients:

• 1½ pounds (700g) zucchini – 2 large or 4 medium 
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2/3 cup (83g) flour
• Oil for frying
• Sour cream for serving

Directions:
1. Line a large bowl with thin kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Grate the zucchinis into the towel.
2. Twist the towel into a pouch and squeeze out excess liquids.
3. Transfer to a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, green onions, flour and beaten eggs. Mix until well combined.
4. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of zucchini mixture to the hot oil, flatten slightly.
5. Fry 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain.


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