Crispy Potato Pancakes

11 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 40 min

“Need a tasty side for any meal of the day? These are the route to go. I tried this recipe in my culinary class and they were amazing! Everyone raved about their excellent texture and flavor!” - by maf13456

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
2 onions, minced
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup vegetable oil

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Directions

Mix potatoes, onions, eggs, flour, baking powder, and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Shape potato mixture into 12 evenly sized patties.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry potato patties in batches until tender and browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer browned patties to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining patties.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
268 cal
13%

Fat
11.9 g
18%

Carbs
34.6 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (11)

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Baking Nana

Aug. 4, 2012

"These were a hit in our family. I grate the potatoes into a salad spinner full of cold water - triple rinse to remove the potato starch and spin dry. The result is beautifully crispy potatoes...." See more"

Charlotte

Jul. 28, 2012

"LOVE IT!!!!!!!! One bite, and I was in heaven. Really fun and easy to make. A precaution is that when you put it on the pan, it will be very liquidy and sloppy. there will be leftover 'juice' in your ..." See morebowl. Thumbs up!"

marnie

Oct. 6, 2012

"Mmmmm. These were delicious. I left out the nutmeg but I added a little garlic. I also squeezed out the excess liquid from the potatoes. With the help of my food processor, this recipe was quick, eas..." See morey and definitely a keeper."

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