Description
Delicious golden-brown potato pancakes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate potatoes and onion, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of potato mixture into hot oil and flatten into pancakes.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the potatoes for crispier pancakes.
- Serve immediately for best results.
- Can be kept warm in a low-temperature oven while making multiple batches.
- Traditional toppings include sour cream or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 220
Keywords: potato pancakes, breakfast, side dish, comfort food, holiday recipe
