Description
These golden potato pancakes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfect for any meal. With just a few basic ingredients and quick steps, you’ll have a comforting dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet Potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, grated
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- Vegetable Oil, for frying
- Sour Cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
- Grate the potatoes and onion, then wring them out in a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Ensure the skillet is hot and the oil is shimmering but not smoking.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter and gently flatten into rounds in the skillet.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with a little extra salt if desired.
- Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- Use Russet potatoes for best crispiness.
- Don’t skip squeezing out the moisture to avoid soggy pancakes.
- Keep finished pancakes warm in a 250°F oven while cooking the rest.
- Add herbs like chives or dill for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: potato pancakes, latkes, crispy potato recipe, vegetarian sides, easy potato recipe