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
Scale
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
- 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.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, form potato mixture into pancakes, and fry until golden and crispy on both sides.
- 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
