Description
Crispy homemade potato pancakes are a delightful comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen. With their golden-brown crust and fluffy interior, these pancakes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Enjoy them hot with classic toppings like sour cream or applesauce, making every bite a memorable experience. Quick to prepare and utterly delicious, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 small yellow onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate the peeled potatoes using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, mix the grated potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and flatten slightly. Fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain cooked pancakes on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve immediately with sour cream or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg