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Sweetcorn and Potato Fritters

Crispy golden fritters made from sweetcorn and potato. Budget friendly at 50p per portion and ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Main
Cuisine: british

Ingredients
  

  • 300g potatoes, grated
  • 1 tin (200g) sweetcorn, drained
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 spring onion, finely chopped (or 1/2 regular onion)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Grate the potatoes and squeeze out as much water as possible using a clean tea towel or kitchen paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated potato, sweetcorn, eggs, flour, chopped onion, paprika, salt and pepper.
  3. Mix well until everything is coated and the mixture holds together.
  4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and flatten gently with a spatula.
  6. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.