Tuna fritters

Name: Tuna fritters
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 cup mashed potatoes; 1 5 oz. can tuna, drained; 2 Tbsp. cornmeal; 1 Tbsp. flour or cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion or green onion; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tsp. lemon juice; Oil for frying

Jenae Lawson

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November 18, 2025

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Tuna fritters

Yield: 6 fritters

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A great way to use leftover mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

1/2-3/4 cup mashed potatoes
1 5 oz. can tuna, drained
2 Tbsp. cornmeal
1 Tbsp. flour or cornstarch
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion or green onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp. lemon juice
Oil for frying

Instructions

Mix all ingredients until thick and sticky.
If mixture is too soft, add more cornmeal or flour; if too dry, add a small amount of water.
Shape mixture into small patties about 2–3 inches wide.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat each patty in extra cornmeal.
Pan-fry fritters 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and firm.
Drain on paper towels.