Galician Potato and Garlic Fritters
Crispy golden fritters made with humble potatoes and fresh garlic, perfect as a simple snack or side dish. This Spanish-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs russet potatoes, garlic cloves, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and grate potatoes into a large bowl, then squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup flour, and 1 tsp salt, mixing until combined.
- Step 2: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Drop potato mixture by tablespoonfuls into the oil, pressing gently to form 2-inch patties.
- Step 3: Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp, turning once. Drain on paper towels while frying remaining batches.
- Step 4: Transfer to a plate and drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup olive oil while still hot.
