Description
These Crispy Easy Potato Pancakes are a delicious and simple side dish or appetizer! Shredded potatoes and onions are combined with eggs and seasonings, then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy.
Ingredients
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- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (or 1/2 medium onion)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra as needed
- Sour cream for garnish (optional)
- Green onions or chives, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Shred Potatoes and Onions: Place potatoes and onion in a food processor and pulse for 2 minutes, until finely shredded. Alternatively, use a grater.
- Drain Liquid: Place shredded mixture in a strainer and squeeze out excess liquid into a bowl. Retain any potato starch at the bottom of the bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer shredded mixture to a large bowl. Add eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Heat Oil: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Test oil by dropping a water droplet; it should sizzle.
- Form Pancakes: Add a heaping spoonful of potato mixture to the skillet and press down slightly.
- Cook Pancakes: Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Add more oil as needed between batches.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with sour cream and green onions or chives (optional).
Notes
- If you don’t have a food processor, use a grater to shred potatoes and onions.
- This recipe makes 4 large or 6 medium potato pancakes.
- Add more oil to the pan as needed to ensure crispy pancakes.
- Leftover mashed potatoes (about 2 cups) can be used instead of fresh potatoes and onions. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- If the batter is too wet, add flour one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a scoopable consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
