Description
These crispy Potato Pancakes are golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside, made with simple ingredients like grated potatoes, onions, and eggs. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sour cream or applesauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Place grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten slightly with a spatula. Repeat with remaining mixture, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce if desired.
Notes
- To keep pancakes warm, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F (93°C) oven until ready to serve.
- Adding a little baking powder (1/2 tsp) can make pancakes fluffier.
- These pancakes freeze well—reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato pancakes, crispy latkes, fried potato cakes, easy side dish