Potato Cakes
Potato cakes are a crispy golden snack made from potatoes, onions, oat flakes and egg, seasoned with lemon juice, sea salt and pepper. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onions finely, grinds the oat flakes and mixes everything into a consistent batter in minutes, ready for frying until deliciously crisp outside and soft within.
About this recipe
Potato Cakes Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate crispy comfort snack, and this recipe shows exactly why the all-in-one kitchen machine makes them so easy. Searching for quick potato cake recipes or a hearty vegetarian side for a weeknight dinner ends here: the TM7 grinds the oat flakes to a fine crumb, chops the onions uniformly so no stringy pieces interrupt the golden crust, and mixes the egg, cornflour and seasoning through the potato mixture until everything binds together consistently. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavour, while sea salt and ground pepper keep the seasoning simple and honest. Fried in hot oil until the edges turn deeply golden and crunchy, these cakes stay wonderfully soft inside thanks to the even batter. Perfect as a snack with sour cream, as a side with grilled fish, or tucked into lunchboxes, they turn humble potatoes into something genuinely special with minimal effort.
Preparation tips
- Use starchy potatoes rather than waxy varieties for these potato cakes, as they break down more easily and bind better with the cornflour and egg, giving a fluffier interior and a crisper exterior after frying.
- Squeeze the grated or mashed potatoes well before mixing so the batter with oat flakes and egg is not too wet; a firmer mixture holds its shape in the pan and develops a much crunchier golden crust.
- For a kid-friendly version, omit the ground pepper and add a little grated cheese to the potato mixture; serve the finished cakes with apple sauce or a mild yogurt dip so children happily eat their vegetables.
- Leftover cooked potato cakes reheat well in a dry frying pan and can be frozen between sheets of baking paper, making them a clever meal prep option for busy weeks.
Recipe variations
- Make a gluten-free version by replacing the oat flakes with certified gluten-free oats or extra cornflour; the cakes fry just as crispy and everyone at the table can enjoy them without worry.
- For a festive seasonal twist, fold finely chopped chives and crispy bacon bits through the potato batter, or add grated carrot and a pinch of nutmeg in autumn for a warmer, sweeter flavour profile.
Why this recipe works
Achieving the golden-brown crunch without a soggy centre is the ultimate challenge when making potato cakes at home. For those who demand nothing less than culinary perfection, the Thermomix TM7 is your secret weapon. Its precise temperature control and intelligent chopping ensure a uniform texture that manual preparation simply cannot match. You can finally replicate professional results effortlessly, eliminating guesswork for good. Enjoy consistently crisp edges and fluffy interiors every time, turning a simple side dish into a flawless masterpiece that delights the whole family.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the oat flakes in the TM7 creates a fine crumb that binds the potato mixture beautifully without lumps.
- Chopping the onions with the Thermomix takes seconds and delivers uniform pieces, so no tears and no stringy bits in the cakes.
- Mixing the egg, cornflour and potato in the TM7 gives an even, consistent batter that fries into perfectly round cakes.
- Weighing the cornflour directly in the mixing bowl ensures the potato cakes hold together exactly as they should during frying.
- Heating the mixture gently in the Thermomix before frying helps the oat flakes absorb moisture for a softer interior and crispier crust.
Ingredients
- potatoes
- onions
- lemon juice
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- cornflour
- oat flakes
- medium egg
- frying oil