Here’s a simple and delicious Potato Pancake recipe—crispy on the outside, tender inside 🥔✨
Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
Ingredients (makes 6–8 pancakes)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Optional toppings: sour cream, applesauce, chives
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes
- Grate potatoes and onion.
- Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Make batter
- In a large bowl, mix grated potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Heat oil
- Heat 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook pancakes
- Spoon batter into skillet, flattening lightly with a spatula.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain & serve
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with sour cream or applesauce.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Use a mix of potato types (starchy + waxy).
- Flavor boost: Add garlic powder, paprika, or chopped herbs to the batter.
- Cheese: Fold in shredded cheddar or Parmesan for a cheesy twist.
- Oven option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
I can also give a sweet potato pancake version or a mini appetizer-style version if you want.
