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Boxty
Irish
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Wring the grated raw potato dry in a cloth and save the starch that settles from the liquid to bind the batter without flour taking over.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep 20 min
Cook 15 min
Makes Makes 8
Cuisine Irish
Cost $
Vegetarian
Contains dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for
8
servings
reset
Raw potatoes for grating
1 lb
1 lb
Local / market
Baking soda
1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp
Butter for the pan
2 tbsp
2 tbsp
The Rundown
Greedometer
● ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
Effort Some doing
Cook it with
Stovetop
The Method
Grate the raw potato and wring it dry in a cloth, saving the settled starch. 10 minMix the grated and mashed potato with the reserved starch, flour, soda, and salt. 5 minStir in enough buttermilk to make a thick batter. 3 minGriddle spoonfuls in butter until brown and crisp on both sides. 12 minServe hot off the pan with butter. 2 min
Straight Answers
Can you make Boxty in an air fryer? — Not really Not really — loose batter spreads and needs a flat, hot surface. Keep this one on the stovetop or griddle.
Can you freeze Boxty? — Yes Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.
Can you make Boxty ahead of time? — Partly The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.
Is Boxty gluten-free? — Not as written Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
Is Boxty vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
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