Crispy and Delicious Potato Pancakes Recipe
Enjoy making these crispy and tender potato pancakes using russet potatoes, sweet onion, eggs, and flour. Perfectly seasoned with kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper, these pancakes are ideal for any meal. Serve with sour cream or applesauce for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated (approximately 4 cups)
- 1 medium sweet onion, peeled and grated
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (more may be needed)
- Sour cream or applesauce for serving
Optional Ingredients:
- Chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or chives
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and sweet onion using a grater. Place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Add any optional ingredients if desired.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop ¼ cup of the potato mixture and place it in the skillet, flattening it slightly with a spatula.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as necessary to avoid burning.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- Ensure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes and onion to achieve crispy pancakes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a healthier option, use olive oil instead of vegetable oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg