Tortitas de Papa (Potato Fritters)

These delicious potato patties, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside are so versatile that could work as a side dish or as a veggie main dish.

They can be done with only 3 ingredients or you can be creative and add different types of cheese or vegetables to make your own twist.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes
• 1 cup feta cheese in crumbles (also you could use queso fresco, Monterey, or cheddar)
• 2 egg
• 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon of paprika
• ½ teaspoon of pepper
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 cup of chopped green onions
• 1 package of Bread crumbs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Preparation:

• Wash and peel potatoes, ensure all dark spots or roots are removed.
• Boil potatoes in some salted water in a pot with enough water to cover the potatoes.
• Cook potatoes at medium/high heat for 30 minutes or until a knife can easily pierce through.
• Drain water and transfer potatoes into a bowl.

• Let them cool for 10 minutes then using a potato smasher make a puree.
• Add the green onions, the cheese, ½ cup of bread crumbs.
• In a small bowl whisk the eggs with the paprika, cornstarch, pepper, and garlic powder, add it to the mix.
• Mix all ingredients well until everything is fully integrated.

• Add oil to a pan or skillet and heat over medium heat.
• In a deep container put the bread crumbs and spread them over the bottom.
• Rub some vegetable oil in your hands, grab some of the potato mixture and form a 2-inch ball.
• Place the ball over the bread crumbs and press it gently to allow the crumbs to stick to the patty, turn it and do the same on the other side.

• Place patty in the cooking pan and cook until golden brown on each side.
• Drain patties on paper towels.
• Repeat the process until you finish all the rest of the mixture.

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Enjoy!