Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Directions

• 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.