Smashed Potato Herb Fritters (Printable Version)

Crispy pan-fried smashed potatoes infused with fresh herbs and topped with tangy sour cream and chives.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 1 teaspoon salt for boiling water

→ Fritter Mix

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

→ For Frying

12 - ¼ cup neutral oil such as canola or sunflower

→ For Topping

13 - ½ cup sour cream
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely sliced

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
02 - Transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl. Smash roughly with a potato masher, leaving some texture intact.
03 - Allow potatoes to cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs, flour, parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined.
04 - Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Scoop ¼ cup portions of the potato mixture and gently flatten into patties.
06 - Fry fritters in batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
07 - Serve warm, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy on the outside while remaining tender and flavorful on the inside.
  • Infused with a trio of fresh parsley, chives, and dill for a vibrant taste.
  • Quick and easy to prepare, going from kitchen to table in just 45 minutes.
02 -
  • For extra crispiness, dust the formed fritters lightly with flour just before they hit the pan.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet; frying in batches keeps the oil temperature stable for better browning.
  • Use a nonstick skillet and a thin spatula to make flipping easier without breaking the patties.
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