“Better than Hash Browns” CRISPY Garlic Potato Fritters

These crispy garlic potato fritters, known as tortitas crujientes de patatas, are what comfort food is all about. We’re talking a light crispy texture with a ton of great flavors, simple everyday ingredients, and all done in about 30 minutes. Serve them as a tapas appetizer or even as a side next to some fried eggs.

To make this recipe, I used yukon gold potatoes, but you can use any type of potatoes you like. Either way, I peeled the potatoes before shredding them, as the flavor overpowers the fritters. If you prefer, you can keep the skins on the potatoes.

I served these potato fritters next to a spicy yogurt sauce that truly complements the fritters. Made with just Greek yogurt, garlic, hot smoked paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil. You can sub crushed red pepper for hot smoked paprika to achieve the spicy kick.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: It took me about 4 minutes per side to crisp up the fritters. It might take you less or more. Just ensure the heat is on medium and nothing higher. Otherwise, the fritters will brown too quickly on the outside and not fully cook on the inside.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL

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CRISPY Garlic Potato Fritters | Tortitas Crujientes de Patatas

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 333 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE POTATO FRITTERS

• 2 medium potatoes (peeled) 1 lbs / 450 grams
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
• 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 grams
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup club soda 90 ml
• 6 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
• 2 tbsp chopped chives 5 grams
• sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE SPICY YOGURT DIP

• 1 container plain Greek yogurt 5.3 oz / 150 grams
• 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
• 1 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
• 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
• sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
• chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

1. Using a box grater, finely shred the potatoes and onion, then add the shredded ingredients over a cheesecloth and squeeze all the water out

2. Add the flour and baking powder into a large bowl, mix together, then make a well in the middle, crack in the egg and whisk the egg, and then add in the club soda and whisk everything together until you get a smooth batter

3. Add the shredded potatoes and onion over the batter, along with the chopped garlic, sweet smoked paprika, chopped chives, and season with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed

4. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

5. After a couple of minutes and the oil is nice and hot, start adding in spoonfuls of the batter and gently pushing down on each one, you want all the fritters in a single layer and evenly spaced, so cook in batches to not overcrowd the pan, fry for 4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy, then transfer into a dish with paper towels

6. To make the spicy yogurt sauce, add the Greek yogurt into a bowl, along with the grated garlic, hot smoked paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt & pepper, whisk together

7. Transfer the yogurt sauce into a serving dish and decorate the fritters around it, garnish with chopped chives, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts

CRISPY Garlic Potato Fritters | Tortitas Crujientes de Patatas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Cholesterol 48mg16%

Sodium 208mg9%

Potassium 519mg15%

Carbohydrates 33g11%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 506IU10%

Vitamin C 22mg27%

Calcium 110mg11%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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