Crispy Homemade Potato Pancakes
Crispy homemade potato pancakes are the ultimate comfort food, combining a golden-brown, crunchy exterior with a soft, tender inside. Perfect for any meal of the day, these delightful pancakes can be served with a variety of toppings like sour cream or applesauce. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up a batch that will transport you back to cozy family gatherings. Enjoy these crispy delights at breakfast, lunch, or dinner for a satisfying experience that warms the heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (such as Russets)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate the peeled potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, mix grated potatoes with finely chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat about half an inch of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Scoop one-third cup of potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten gently. Fry for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to drain excess oil while repeating with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg