Smashed Potato & Herb Fritters (Printable Version)

Crispy smashed potato patties with fresh herbs, topped with sour cream and chives.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

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

→ Fritter Mix

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

→ For Frying

12 - ¼ cup neutral oil (canola or sunflower)

→ For Topping

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

# Directions:

01 - Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
02 - Transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl. Smash roughly with a potato masher, leaving some texture.
03 - Allow potatoes to cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs, flour, parsley, chives, dill (if using), 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, 3–4 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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy exterior and tender, herb flecked interior is absolutely addictive
  • These come together in under 45 minutes but taste like they took all day to perfect
  • They are equally welcome at a fancy brunch or a casual weeknight dinner table
02 -
  • Cooling the potatoes for exactly 5 minutes before adding eggs prevents the eggs from partially cooking and creating scrambled bits in your batter
  • Do not overcrowd the pan because dropping the temperature leads to soggy, greasy fritters instead of crispy ones
03 -
  • Letting the battered mixture rest for 10 minutes before frying helps the flour hydrate and makes the patties easier to handle
  • A light dusting of flour right before frying creates an extra crispy shell that stays crunchy longer
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