Fried Potato And Onion Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 small onion, minced fine
1 beaten egg
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation

Place potatoes between paper towels to squeeze out excess moisture.
Combine all ingredients except oil and mix well.
Heat 1/8\" of oil in a large skillet and drop mixture 1/4 cup at a time into hot oil.
Press mixture into 3\" rounds with the back of a spoon.
Fry until golden brown, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.