Description
Crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside—these classic potato pancakes are a family favorite! Made with grated potatoes and onions, seasoned perfectly, and fried to golden perfection, they’re incredibly versatile. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, a side of applesauce, or even some smoked salmon for a delicious meal any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sour cream or applesauce (for serving, optional)
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Grate the potatoes and place them in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible for extra crispy pancakes.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes, finely chopped onion, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring it covers the bottom.
- Fry the Pancakes: Scoop 1/4 cup of the potato mixture, flatten it slightly in the skillet, and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Don’t overcrowd the pan!
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with sour cream or applesauce, and garnish with chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the potatoes as possible for that perfect crispy texture.
- For added flavor, you can mix in garlic powder, paprika, or fresh dill.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later.
- To reheat, place in a skillet over medium heat or bake in the oven at 350°F until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: European, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
