Description
These crispy Irish potato cakes are a classic comfort food made with fluffy mashed potatoes and pan-fried until golden. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, dinner, or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil in salted water until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash until smooth.
- Mix the mashed potatoes with flour, salt, pepper, green onions, and egg until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the mixture into small patties.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the potato cakes in batches until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Drain briefly on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overmix the potato dough, as this can make the cakes dense instead of light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato cakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: irish potato cakes, boxty, potato cakes, comfort food, pan fried potatoes