Potato Pancakes Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Crispy potato pancakes with apple sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and grate the russet potatoes into a large bowl. Rinse the grated potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch, then drain well.
2
Mix Ingredients
Finely chop the onion and add it to the grated potatoes. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then mix it with the flour, salt, and black pepper. Combine this mixture with the potato and onion mixture.
3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You want enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet.
4
Fry the Pancakes
Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and form it into a patty. Carefully place the patty into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
5
Serve
Remove the pancakes from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with applesauce on the side.