Hard Boiled Egg Fritters: easy and quick to make

We all love breakfast food. But sometimes, we want something a little different for our mornings. That's where these delicious Hard-Boiled Egg Fritters come in! The fritters are quick and easy to prepare and make a great breakfast or appetizer. They're made by stuffing mashed potato dough with hard-boiled eggs, then frying them to golden perfection. It’s easy to customize the recipe according to your taste or to suit the ingredients you have on hand. Keep reading for the full recipe and instructions. And make sure you don’t miss our tips for delicious, crispy fritters.

How to Make Hard-Boiled Egg Fritters

This recipe comes together quickly! Mashed the boiled potatoes, add the rest of the ingredients, and form into patties. Fold the patties around the hard-boiled egg quarters and fry.

Tips

If you prefer your fritters cheesy, you can add grated cheese or crumbled feta to the mashed potato before forming the patties.

Feel free to use other herbs you like (basil, oregano, or coriander will all work).

Make sure the fritters are all equal in size by using a ¼ measuring cup (or large ice cream scoop).

Use a potato masher (don’t use a food processor). This will over-process the potatoes and make them gluey.

Use an oil suitable for frying at higher temperatures such as canola oil or corn oil. Don’t make your oil too hot, otherwise, the fritters will burn too quickly. Use a thermometer to heat the oil to about 350°F. Don’t overcrowd the pan, as this might cool the oil down too quickly.

How to Store Hard-Boiled Egg Fritters

Keep the leftover fritters in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer or oven (for crispiness). You can reheat them in the microwave, but they won’t be as crispy.

Can You Freeze Hard Boiled Egg Fritters

Yes, you can! Allow the cooked fritters to cool completely, then freeze them in an airtight container for up to one month.

Can I Make Hard Boiled Egg Fritters in the Airfryer?

Yes, you can make these fritters in the Airfryer. Place the fritters in the Airfryer basket, and spray with cooking oil. Cook for 15 minutes at 400°F/200°C, turning halfway. They should be crispy and golden brown.

Can I Make It Ahead of Time?

The fritters are best served freshly cooked, while they’re hot and crispy.  But if you’re making a large batch, you can keep the fritters warm in the oven at 200°F (100°C).

How To Serve Hard-Boiled Egg Fritters

When serving them as appetizers, serve them with ketchup, sweet chili sauce, or mayonnaise.

For breakfast, serve them with a few strips of crispy bacon or cooked ham.

Can I Make It Ahead of Time?

To save time in the mornings, boil the eggs the day before and keep them in a fridge (in an airtight container).

Add the potatoes to boiling water and cook for 30 minutes or until they are soft.

Drain the cooked potatoes, transfer to a large bowl, and mash them.

Season with salt and pepper and add the chopped parsley. Mix everything well.

Prepare the hard-boiled eggs by cutting them into quarters.

Form balls from the mixture and flatten them with one hand to form patties.

Place a piece of egg in the center.

Close the fritters.

Coat each one with the beaten egg mixture.

Then coat it with the breadcrumbs.

Fry in hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides.