Potato Pancakes
These potato pancakes are golden, crispy, and so flavorful! They taste like an extra crispy hash brown. They are great for serving with breakfast, brunch, or even as a side dish. They are made with only a handful of pantry staple ingredients.
Servings 8 pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- avocado oil for frying
- sour cream to serve
- chopped herbs optional garnish
Instructions
- First, peel the potatoes. Grate them using a box grater or food processor.
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Then, transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
- Finely grate the onion. Add it to the bowl with the potatoes.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs, whole wheat flour, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Add enough oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, drop the potato mixture by the spoonful into the hot oil. Flatten them slightly with the back of a spatula or spoon.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
- Finally, once cooked, transfer them to a paper towel lined plate to drain any excess oil. Garnish with sour cream and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use Russet or Yukon gold potatoes for the best results.
- Use a box grater or food processor to grate the potatoes.
- Squeeze out the potatoes with a towel or cheesecloth. This makes them extra crispy.
- Only add the potato mixture to the pan once the oil is very hot.
- Be careful handling the potatoes. The oil can splatter up.
- Feel free to use an ice cream scoop or measuring cup when making the pancakes. This makes them more uniform in size.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Place a piece of parchment paper between each one.
- Freeze for up to 2 months if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Potato Pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
Trans Fat 0.004g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 310mg13%
Potassium 272mg8%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 61IU1%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.