Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy Potato Pancakes at home with this easy recipe. These savory pancakes are perfect as a side dish or even a light meal. Serve them warm with sour cream and chopped chives for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
- sour cream and chopped chives for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Grate the peeled potatoes and squeeze out excess liquid. Combine with onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop potato mixture, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with sour cream and chives.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, serve immediately.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven while finishing frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
