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Easy homemade savory potato pancake recipe made with potatoes, onion, egg, all-purpose flour and seasonings. These crispy potato pancakes (latkes) are delicious with sour cream or applesauce.
Potato Pancake Recipe
Potato pancakes are made with potatoes, onion, egg, all-purpose flour and seasonings. They are crispy on the outside and soft in the center, which tastes fantastic when served with sour cream.
They are popular in Russia, one of the staples or Russians, just like blinis.
This is an easy homemade potato pancake recipe; it is perfect for a quick meal for a busy day. It is also popular as a tasty side dish or appetizer for dinner. What’s more, it takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients Of Potato Pancakes
Potato pancake is easy to make and calls for simple ingredients:
- Russet potatoes
- Yellow onion
- Egg
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
You will also need cooking oil for pan-frying the pancakes, and sour cream to serve.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Potato Pancakes
First, grate the peeled potatoes and onion in a bowl. Whisk the egg and sift all-purpose flour. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and set it aside.
Heat a frying pan or skillet with oil on medium-high. Scoop the potato pancake mixture into the pan, flatten, and round the pancake with the back of the spoon. Fry each side for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Place the fried potato pancakes on the plate lined with towel papers to absorb the excess oil. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream.
Cooking Tips
Since the potatoes are starchy and oxidized quickly, rinse and drain the grated potatoes before combining them with other ingredients. This step makes a crispy exterior instead of a soggy crust.
Shallow-fry the pancakes on medium-high heat; add more oil if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is delightful to enjoy potato pancakes with sour cream or applesauce, which enhances the flavors in your mouth.
Yes, you can make the batter with mashed potatoes by using a blender. Combine it with the same ingredients in the recipe. The end result will be softer.
This recipe is 419 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Potato Pancakes
Serve these potato pancakes as a meal or as an appetizer. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 grams) medium-sized potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 small yellow onion, grated
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Chopped parsley, for garnishing
Instructions
- Grate the peeled potatoes into a bowl. Rinse and drain the grated potatoes, then combine them with the grated onion and egg. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Whisk the mixture together. Sift in the all-purpose flour and stir until well combined.
- Heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Drop about two tablespoons of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten it with the back of a spoon. Fry each side of the potato pancake for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer the potato pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve warm with sour cream on the side, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can these be made without egg?? Will they come out as crispy??
Please follow the recipe.
These are Devine! Can these be made ahead and reheated on a rack in oven?
Yes.
I made your potato pancake recipe last night, they were amazing, I had them with sour cream and couldn’t stop eating them.
Thank you Bee
Thanks, Toe.
Thanks Bee,
Such a simple recipe and a brilliant addition to a meal of scotch fillet and salad.
Made them and worked beautifully.
Awesome!
After you rinse and drain potatoes, do you have to squeeze the eXtra moisture out?
Just follow the instructions.
Nice & delicious recipe!!!! potato pancake recipe made with potatoes, onion, egg, all-purpose flour. These crispy potato are delicious!
Awesome!
Can I make these with frozen shredded potatoes?
You can try!
Hi Bee! I love your website!
Potatoes for potato pancakes: waxy (red) or not (russet/yukon gold)?
I LOVE all of your fabulous recipes! These look delicious and I can’t wait to try them. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful knowledge and recipes with us.
Thanks!
They look delicious, I will be trying this out in the next few days. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers Diane
Best