Boxty Irish Potato Pancakes (Printable)
Traditional Irish potato pancakes, crispy and tender. Ideal for breakfast or as a savory accompaniment. Easy, vegetarian.
# What You Need:
→ Potato Base
01 - 2 cups raw potatoes, peeled and finely grated
02 - 1 cup mashed potatoes
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
→ For Frying
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
# How-To:
01 - Place the grated raw potatoes into a clean kitchen towel and firmly wring out as much moisture as possible to ensure crispiness.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the squeezed grated potatoes, mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
03 - Gradually stir in the whole milk and the lightly beaten egg until a thick, cohesive batter forms.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
05 - Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the preheated pan, gently flattening each portion to form individual pancakes.
06 - Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until each boxty is beautifully golden brown and crispy. Add additional butter and oil as needed for subsequent batches.
07 - Transfer the cooked boxty to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's a fantastic way to use up those leftover mashed potatoes you always have, transforming them into something new and exciting.
- The combination of tender mashed potatoes and crispy raw potatoes gives these pancakes an absolutely irresistible texture that you'll crave.
02 -
- Seriously, squeeze those raw potatoes dry if you don't, your boxty will be soggy and fall apart, a lesson I learned the hard way.
- A good nonstick skillet makes all the difference trying to cook these in a less-than-stellar pan can lead to sticking and frustration.
03 -
- Achieving the perfect medium heat is key; too low and they'll absorb too much oil, too high and they'll burn before cooking through.
- Don't overcrowd the pan; give each boxty pancake enough space to sizzle and crisp up beautifully without steaming.