Description
These crispy and savory potato pancakes are a comforting and delicious dish perfect for breakfast or as a side. Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to whip up and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
– 4 large potatoes
– 1 yellow onion
– 1 large egg, beaten
– 1 teaspoon salt
– freshly ground black pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
– 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
1. Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
2. In a large bowl, mix the grated potatoes and onion with the beaten egg, salt, pepper, and flour until well combined.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten with a spatula.
4. Fry the pancakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
– For a lighter version, you can bake the potato pancakes in the oven instead of frying.
– Add in chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 360mg
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg