Ingredients Original recipe yields 4 servings Ingredient Checklist 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 onion, diced 1 egg ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until batter consistency. Step 2 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter.