Here’s a simple and delicious Tortitas de Papa (Potato Patties) recipe—crispy on the outside, soft inside 🥔✨
🥔 Tortitas de Papa (Potato Patties)
🧾 Ingredients (makes 6–8 patties)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 2–3 medium potatoes)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (more if needed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2–3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Oil for frying
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the potato mixture
- In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, chopped onion, egg, flour, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix until smooth and firm enough to shape into patties.
2. Shape the tortitas
- Form mixture into small, round, flat patties, about 2–3 inches in diameter.
3. Fry the patties
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
4. Serve
- Serve hot as a side dish or snack.
- Optional: top with sour cream, salsa, or cheese.
💡 Tips
- Crispier patties: Press each patty firmly before frying and make sure the oil is hot.
- Binding: If patties are too soft, add a little more flour or breadcrumbs.
- Flavor boost: Add garlic powder, cheese, or finely chopped cooked bacon to the mixture.
🍽️ Variations
- Cheese-stuffed: Place a small cube of cheese in the center before shaping.
- Mexican-style: Add diced jalapeños or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Baked version: Brush patties with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
I can also give a crispy air fryer tortitas de papa recipe that’s healthier but just as crunchy 🥔🔥.
Do you want me to do that?
