Description
Learn how to make delicious Crispy Easy Potato Pancakes at home with this simple recipe. These golden brown potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and grated)
- 1 small onion (grated)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Place grated potatoes and onion in a kitchen towel, squeeze out excess moisture. Combine with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop spoonfuls of mixture, flatten slightly, fry until golden brown on each side.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer to paper towel-lined plate, serve warm with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- To keep pancakes warm and crispy while frying, place them in a 200°F oven.
- Yukon Gold potatoes can be substituted for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
