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A plate of fried chicken with green onions atop, complemented by a classic irish potato pancake recipe.
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The Best Irish Potato Pancakes Ever

These are the best Irish Potato Pancakes ever - crunchy, perfectly fried, and great alongside your favorite Irish dinner for a delicious family favorite side dish!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 12
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 4 cups potatoes mashed , with 3 tbsp butter melted in
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt celtic sea
  • 1 tbsp pepper fresh cracked
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • green onions to garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Roll potato mixture into palm-sized pancakes.
  • Add oil to skillet and heat (set to 375 if using an electric skillet).
  • Add pancakes to oil and fry, about 4 minutes on each side until crunchy and browned.
  • When golden brown on each side, remove from skillet and let sit on paper towel for 5 minutes to cool and drain excess oil.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.6mg