Potato Pancakes

These crispy Potato Pancakes are onerous to withstand.

Shredded potato, onion, and seasonings come collectively to make pancakes which might be browned and crisp.

Serve them for breakfast, as a facet, and even as a major dish!

Impressed by Polish, Irish, and German heritage, they’re universally cherished as candy or savory sides!
They use easy elements you possible have available.
Potato pancakes will be served as a major dish or as facet dish.
Double up the recipe, they reheat properly within the air fryer or in a skillet.

shredded potatoes to make Potato Pancakes

adding eggs and seasoning to shredded potatoes to make Potato Pancakes

Elements for Potato Pancakes

Potatoes: Use starchy potatoes, comparable to Russets, as they provide a crispy texture. Yukon golds will work as properly however the potatoes have a distinct, barely much less fluffy, texture.
Onion: Use a candy white onion on this recipe and grate it with the massive holes on a field grater.
Eggs/Flour: Eggs and flour assist maintain these pancakes collectively. Gluten-free flour works simply superb for these potato pancakes. Relying on the potatoes, you might want slightly bit roughly.
Oil: I take advantage of vegetable oil to fry the potato pancakes because it has a better smoke level than butter or olive oil.
Variations: Very similar to mashed potato pancakes, you’ll be able to add varied cheeses, seasonings, recent herbs, or bacon bits to the potato combination.

Serving Options

Toppings: jalapenos, bacon bits, shredded cheddar, or chives.

Sauce: applesauce, ketchup, or bitter cream.

adding Potato Pancakes to the frying pan

Methods to Make Potato Pancakes

Grate potatoes and onions, and squeeze out the liquid.
Whisk the remaining elements (recipe under) in a big bowl till easy.
Stir in potatoes and onions till completely mixed.
Fry parts of potato combination in oil, gently urgent them into disks as they cook dinner.

Serve with bitter cream or apple sauce, or get pleasure from them on their very own.

Holly’s Ideas

select Russet potatoes or baking potatoes for the most effective outcomes
shred the potatoes with the massive holes on a field grater or use a grater blade on a food processor
squeeze as a lot moisture from the onion/potatoes as doable

Storing Potato Pancakes

Maintain leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days and reheat them within the toaster, the air fryer, or in a dry skillet.
Freeze cooked or raw potato pancakes for as much as 6 weeks between sheets of parchment paper in a freezer bag.

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Completely crispy potato pancakes are nice for breakfast or served as a straightforward facet dish!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Prepare dinner Time 30 minutes

Complete Time 1 hour

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Peel the potatoes. Grate the potatoes and onion with the massive holes of a field grater.
Add the potatoes and onion to the middle of a clear kitchen towel. Shut the towel and twist it to take away as a lot moisture as doable.
In a big bowl, mix eggs, flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk till easy and no flour lumps stay.
Add the potato combination to the bowl and blend properly to mix.
Warmth the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high warmth.
When the oil is scorching add 4 ¼ cup-sized scoops of the potato combination into the recent oil. If you don’t hear a sizzle when the potato combination is added, the oil will not be scorching sufficient.
Use a spatula to softly press the potato combination right down to kind a pancake.
Prepare dinner for 3-5 minutes per facet or till deep golden brown, including extra oil if wanted.
Switch to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt to style.
If desired, serve with applesauce or bitter cream.

As batches of potato pancakes are cooking they are often stored heat in a 275°F oven.
Shredded hash browns can be utilized instead of potatoes, omit the salt from the recipe.

Vitamin data offered is an estimate and can range primarily based on cooking strategies and types of elements used.

Course Breakfast, Facet Dish

Delicacies American, German

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