Potato Pancakes
These Potato Pancakes are so easy, tasty and make a great side dish! For this potato pancakes recipe, you need only a few ingredients and you can top them endlessly. So here I present you, the best potato pancake recipe!
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes peeled
- 2 onions peeled
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup Flour packed
- 2 Tablespoons Herbs minced
To Cook
- 3-4 tablespoons Avocado oil any neutral oil
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Cranberries dried
- 1/3 cup Brie cheese
- 1/3 cup Walnuts chopped
- 2 Tablespoons honey
Instructions
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Begin by peeling the potatoes and onions. Set a kitchen paper towel over a large bowl and use a box grater or a food processor.
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Grate the potatoes over the kitchen towel in the bowl.
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Repeat the same with onions, use the same grater or food processor and have the onion and potatoes sit over the kitchen towel for 10 minutes.
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Squeeze out as much moisture as you can from the grated onions and potatoes by squeezing them in the kitchen towel.
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Put the squeezed potatoes and onions in a new bowl and start mixing in the remaining ingredients beginning with the eggs.
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Make sure to mix in the eggs well before adding in the remaining ingredients. Mix them well using a spatula.
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Heat a skillet with the oil over medium heat and then take a 1/4 cup measuring cup. You can use a 1/3 or even 1/2 cup for larger size pancakes. We love the 1/4 cup. Scoop out 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and add it to the skillet.
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Use a spatula, press slightly to flatten the potato pancakes and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes as well.
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Once cooked, remove the potato pancakes on to a kitchen paper to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture.
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To serve, stack the potato pancakes in 2-3 layers and top with your favorite toppings, finish off with a drizzle of honey.
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Enjoy.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Potato Pancakes TIPS and FAQ
- It's best to peel the potatoes for a soft inside, however we have tested the skin on potatoes as well and it works.
- Make sure to line a bowl with kitchen towel before grating potatoes and onions.
- We opt for white or yellow onions to avoid discoloration of the pancakes.
- Squeezing the moisture out of the grated potatoes and onions will yield crispier potato pancakes.
- When squeezing the moisture out, do it as best as you can but don't worry about removing every single piece of moisture.
- Start by mixing the egg first into the potatoes and onions to help bind them and other ingredients.
- We LOVE the addition of fresh herbs, you can additionally add some chilli flakes--so GOOD!
- Use a measuring cup size 1/4 cup (ideal for us) to get even and portioned pancakes.
- A neutral oil such as avocado oil is best for cooking these pancakes.
- drain the cooked pancakes on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
What Kind of Potatoes are BEST for Potato Pancakes?
We love Russet Potatoes since they have the highest starch content, however Yukon Gold are a great alternative. Theres a wonderful Guide to Potatoes on the Huffington Post which is worth a read!
How to Make Potato Pancakes ahead of time?
Thanks to our wonderful Air Fryer, we found that once the pancakes are cooked and cooled, they can be frozen. Freeze them in a single layer in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Remove them once frozen and place them in a tight container or ziploc in the freezer.
To reheat, simply place them in a single layer and Air fry them at 350 for 4 minutes, flip the pancakes and air fry for 4-5 minutes more.
Potato Pancakes VS Latkes?
While there's our Mashed Potato Pancakes, today's pancakes and latkes -these are all similar yet quite different. Both potato pancakes and Latkes are fried in oil and use grated potatoes and onions as the base ingredients, however thsi recipe relies on eggs and flour for binding. Latkes rely on baking powder and matzo meal for binding.
They have slightly different texture because of that, but BOTH are equally TASTY!
What to Serve with Potato Pancakes?
- Sour cream and green onions.
- Smoked Salmon and sour cream for a breakfast dream!
- Roast Chicken and Gravy for a complete dinner.
- Brie and cranberries, herbs and honey for the Holidays!
- Side salad for a light lunch.
- Soups.
- Ribeye Steak or Best NY Strip Steak!
I can't urge you enough to try this easy recipe and let us know how you enjoyed it!!