Polpette di Patate Fritte (Potato and Prosciutto Fritters)

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 2 slices prosciutto, chopped
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

Directions

Place shredded potatoes in a bowl; add flour, egg, and ham and mix well. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Form mixture into fritters.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry fritters until golden, about 5 minutes per side.