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Potato Pancakes

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, potato pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be served as a side or snack with various toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and washed
  • 1 large onion Omit if serving with sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Optional
  • amount Vegetable oil For frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grate the potatoes and onion using the small holes of a box grater or a food processor.
  2. Transfer the grated mixture to a large bowl and let it sit for a few minutes. Drain excess liquid by pressing the mixture against the side of the bowl.
  3. Add the egg, flour, salt, and pepper, then stir until combined. Adjust consistency with more flour if needed.
Cooking
  1. Heat plenty of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. For each pancake, spoon about 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet and flatten slightly. Cook until edges are crispy and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, with a sprinkle of salt or sugar and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

Make sure to remove excess moisture from grated potatoes for crispier pancakes. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste and add herbs for more flavor. For a golden color, consider adding baking powder to the mixture.