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Potato Pancakes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious homemade potato pancakes, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Russet potatoes
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes. Immediately squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Grate the onion and combine with the potatoes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the grated potatoes and onion with egg, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, flatten into pancakes, and fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  6. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve hot with sour cream, applesauce, or toppings of choice.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or herbs to the potato mixture.
  • You can use a food processor to grate the potatoes and onion quickly.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Fry
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg