Easy Potato Pancakes

These potato pancakes are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and simple to make for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for pork chops and applesauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 291 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid.

Step 2

Combine shredded potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir until well combined.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop large spoonfuls of potato batter into the hot skillet. Flatten batter lightly with a spatula and cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Keep finished pancakes warm while cooking remaining batches. Serve hot.