irish boxty (crispy fried potato cakes)

Name: Irish Boxty (Crispy Fried Potato Cakes)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) potatoes; 1 - onion chopped fine; 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 - egg; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil

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Nancy J. Patrykus

Spokane, WA

Updated on Jan 2, 2021

From my (South Side Chicago) Irish friend, Coleen. I received most of her recipes in the late '90s. She has given me some really great authentic ones. She left Ireland in 1940. I will be putting more of them on Just A Pinch soon.

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Irish Boxty (Crispy Fried Potato Cakes) on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

We loved this Irish Boxty (aka potato cake) recipe! They are quick and easy to prepare and so tasty. Mixing mashed and grated potatoes adds a different texture. Onion adds a pop of flavor that we liked. There are plenty of ingredients in these patties to hold them together while frying. This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's a simple side dish or snack.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 25 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 20 potato cakes

Ingredients

1 pound potatoes
1 - onion chopped fine
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 - egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

How To Make irish boxty (crispy fried potato cakes)

Step 1

Set half of the potatoes aside for later. Peel and cut remaining potatoes into large chunks; place in a saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook 15-20 minutes, or until tender.

Step 2

Drain and place in a large bowl. Mash potatoes and set the bowl aside.
Step 3

Now peel and grate reserved potatoes. Stir them into the mashed potatoes.
Step 4

Add onion, flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. Stir in milk and egg to form a batter.
Step 5

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Drop batter from a tablespoon into the hot oil.
Step 6

Cook 3-4 minutes on each side.
Step 7

Drain on a paper towel.
Step 8

Transfer to your serving dish and serve with applesauce and sour cream. Bet you can't eat just one!
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