Mexican Cheesy Potato Fritters
Melissa Veytia
Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, these Mexican cheesy potato fritters are what weeknight dinner dreams are made of! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these tortitas de papa are prepared with a combination of mashed potatoes, crumbled Cotija cheese, egg, and cornstarch. Best served with lettuce salad, these Mexican potato fritters are definitely worth trying!
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Ingredients
8
Portions
  • 2 potatoes, peeled
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cups cornstarch
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • lettuce, for serving
  • tomato, for serving
  • avocado, for serving
  • cucumber, for serving
Preparation
15 mins
25 mins
Easy
  • In a pot over medium heat, place potatoes and water and cook for 25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • In a bowl, place potatoes and mash them with a masher. Add egg, Cotija cheese, cornstarch, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  • Form potato fritters with your hands and set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook potato fritters until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve Mexican cheesy potato fritters with salad.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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