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Crispy Easy Potato Pancakes Recipe

Crispy Easy Potato Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Eastern European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make delicious crispy potato pancakes at home with this easy recipe. These golden brown pancakes are perfect as a side dish or snack, offering a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.


Ingredients

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Potato Pancakes:

  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 small yellow onion, grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • vegetable oil for frying


Instructions

  1. Prepare Potato Mixture: Squeeze out excess moisture from grated potatoes and onion. Combine with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder in a bowl.
  2. Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, form potato mixture into pancakes, and fry until golden and crispy on both sides.
  3. Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Serve warm with sour cream or applesauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispy pancakes, ensure the potato mixture is well drained.
  • Enhance flavor with chopped chives or green onions.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg