Fried Irish Potato Farls

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12

Crispy Fried Irish Potato Farls Recipe

by The Chefin Side

Prep

2 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

12 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 prepared potato bread farls
	1 tablespoon olive oil , or as needed
	1 pinch salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

169

Sugar

Fat

Irish potato farls are a traditional staple food in Ireland, often served at breakfast with fried eggs and bacon or as a side dish with an Irish stew. These simple fried potato farls are made with lightly seasoned potato bread and offer a crispy and savory taste that pairs perfectly with other comfort foods. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and delicious side dish to go with their meals.

Instructions

1.	Preheat a frying pan over medium heat.
2.	Cut the potato bread farls into quarters.
3.	Add olive oil to the preheated frying pan.
4.	Place the farls into the pan and fry until golden brown and crispy, for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.
5.	Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the fried farls before serving.

PROS

Irish potato farls are budget-friendly and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

Fried potato farls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a delicious savory taste.

They can be served alone or as a side dish with other meals.

CONS

This recipe is not particularly healthy.

Fried potato farls are high in calories and fat, meaning they should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
A medium potato contains 2 grams of protein, 3.6 grams of fiber, 36 grams of carbohydrates, and 27% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
While frying potatoes can reduce some of their nutritional value, they can still offer some health benefits when consumed in moderation.