this batata frite recipe

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⏱ 30 min🍽 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 700 g potatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 large eggs
  • 40 g plain flour
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
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Drain the grated potatoes

Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or fine-mesh sieve. Squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible. This step is essential for crisp fritters. — Let the sq…

Combine the ingredients

Add the drained potatoes, onion, beaten eggs, flour, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined and the mixture holds tog…

Heat the pan

Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. The oil should shimmer but not smoke. — Test the oil with a small drop of potato mixture; it should s…

Shape the fritters

Scoop about 3 tablespoons of the mixture for each fritter. Place it in the pan and flatten gently with the back of a spoon into a patty about 1 centimeter thick. Cook in batches w…

Pan-fry until golden

Cook the fritters for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, then carefully flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until both sides are deeply golden and the potatoes are tender.…

Drain and serve

Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels or a wire rack. Season lightly with additional salt if desired and serve hot with Greek yogurt or your preferred di…

Nutrition

300 kcal · 10 g protein · 39 g carbs · 12 g fat

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