Description
Potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, made from grated potatoes and simple seasonings, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sour cream or applesauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
- Place the grated mixture in a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Transfer to a large bowl and add eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder.
- Mix until well combined.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture into the skillet and flatten into pancakes.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side 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
- Squeeze out as much moisture as possible for crispier pancakes.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while frying batches.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European