Description
These golden potato pancakes are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for any meal. Made with grated russet potatoes, onion, and simple seasonings, they are pan-fried to a crisp golden brown. Serve them hot with sour cream or applesauce for a comforting and delicious dish enjoyed by the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
For Frying
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For Serving (Optional)
- Sour cream or applesauce
Instructions
- Drain Potatoes: Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out any excess moisture. This is essential to ensure the pancakes turn out crispy instead of soggy.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined.
- Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan to ensure even frying.
- Form Pancakes: Once the oil is hot, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the pan for each pancake. Press each spoonful gently to flatten them into round pancake shapes.
- Fry Pancakes: Fry the pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown, crispy exterior. Flip carefully using a spatula to avoid breaking them.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked pancakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the golden potato pancakes hot with sour cream or applesauce if desired. Enjoy their crispy texture and savory flavor!
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes to achieve maximum crispiness.
- You can add fresh herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier frying and flipping.
- If you prefer, you can substitute vegetable oil with other neutral oils like canola or sunflower oil.
- Leftover pancakes can be reheated in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
