These classic potato pancakes are a popular dish loved by many. They are made with grated potatoes, onion, and a few other simple ingredients. The pancakes have a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior, making them the perfect comfort food. This recipe is easy to follow and will yield scrumptious pancakes that can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream and applesauce for serving
Directions
- Peel the potatoes and grate them using a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- Finely grate the onion and add it to the grated potatoes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, salt, black pepper, and baking powder.
- Add the grated potatoes and onion mixture to the bowl and mix well until combined.
- In a large skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan over medium heat.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening it slightly with a spatula to form a pancake shape.
- Cook the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the pancakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the potato pancakes hot with a dollop of sour cream and applesauce on the side.
