Crispy Potato Pancakes

These potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and make a terrific side dish any day of the week.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 eggs, beaten
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 onions, minced
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix potatoes, onions, eggs, flour, baking powder, and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Shape potato mixture into 12 evenly sized patties.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry potato patties in batches until tender and browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer browned patties to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining patties.