Description
Easy potato pancakes are a delicious comfort food that combines crispy edges with a fluffy interior, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave something satisfying. With their warm, savory aroma wafting through your kitchen, these pancakes are sure to become a family favorite. Serve them with applesauce or sour cream for an extra touch of flavor and enjoy the delightful crunch in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (about 800g), peeled
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the peeled potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor until finely shredded.
- Place the mixture in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly with a spatula.
- Fry for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to drain excess oil and keep warm in a low oven until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg