Potato Pancakes
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly savory, these homemade Potato Pancakes are a classic comfort food that’s perfect for any time of day. Made with freshly grated russet potatoes and a hint of onion, this easy recipe combines pantry staples like flour and eggs to create a crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside texture that’s absolutely mouthwatering. Fried to perfection in sizzling vegetable oil, these pancakes feature a rich, earthy flavor seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re served best hot off the skillet with a dollop of tangy sour cream or sweet applesauce for an irresistible pairing. Whether you're making them as a hearty breakfast, side dish, or snack, these potato pancakes are a must-try for anyone who loves comfort food with a crispy twist!
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Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 0 Sour cream or applesauce (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Peel the russet potatoes and then grate them using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
Step 2
Grate the yellow onion using the same box grater, and mix it with the grated potatoes.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onions with the flour, eggs, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Step 5
Scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the hot oil for each pancake. Flatten it gently with the back of a spoon to form a pancake, ensuring it's not too thick.
Step 6
Cook the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
Step 7
Remove the cooked pancakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 8
Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
Step 9
Serve the potato pancakes hot with sour cream or applesauce on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1589.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2421.4 |
| Total Fat 119.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g | |
| Cholesterol 387mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2683.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 299.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.5g | |
| Protein 52.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 288.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7087.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories