Description
Learn how to make classic potato pancakes, a delightful Eastern European side dish that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These easy-to-make pancakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small yellow onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Mix in eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop portions of the potato mixture, flatten with a spatula, and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out all excess moisture for crispy pancakes.
- Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while frying the rest.
- Add chopped chives or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
