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How to Make Potato Pancakes

 These crispy yummy potato pancakes are pretty easy to make and a delicious way to eat your potatoes. Grate it, mix it, fry it and enjoy hot!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Light Meal, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: European
Keyword: Breakfast Recipes, Easy Breakfast, English Pancakes, British Pancakes, UK Pancakes, Crepes, Thin pancakes, Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday, Pancakes, Breakfast, Snacks, Teatime Snacks, Easy Crepes, Homemade Crepes, Light meal, Potato Pancakes, Potato Recipes, Vegetable Pancakes
Servings: 2
Author: Kanthi

Ingredients

  • 400 g potatoes (2 potatoes)
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Yogurt or sour cream, for serving

Instructions

  • Peel & finely grate the potatoes and onion. Remove as much liquid as you can out of the grated potatoes.
  • Add salt, pepper, flour, an egg, and mix thoroughly. It shouldn't be too wet or too dry - you can add flour if it's not looking so great.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
  • Spoon the batter onto the pan into your desired size and spread with the back of the spoon to form a round pancake.
  • Cook each side for about 2 to 3 minutes until the edges are crispy and the bottom is golden brown.
  • Remove the pancakes from the pan. Drain on a paper towel.
  • Add more oil to the pan if necessary before cooking the next batch.
  • Serve & enjoy hot!