Description
These crispy potato pancakes are a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. With a golden brown crust and a soft, tender center, they are sure to be a family favorite.
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. Peel and grate the potatoes and onion. Place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with the beaten egg, salt, pepper, and flour. Mix well.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten them with a spatula.
4. Fry the pancakes until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
– For a twist on traditional potato pancakes, try adding grated cheese or shredded zucchini to the mixture.
– To make the pancakes extra crispy, sprinkle a little cornstarch into the potato mixture before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg