Description
These Potato Pancakes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and bursting with savory flavors. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this Eastern European classic is a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Squeeze out excess liquid from grated potatoes and onion. Combine with eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, scoop potato mixture, flatten in the skillet, and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure to remove as much moisture as possible from the potatoes.
- Yukon Gold potatoes can also be used for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
