Crispy Potato Pancakes: 7-Minute Skillet Magic With Sour Cream or Applesauce

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, grated
• 1 onion, grated
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup oil, for frying
• Optional: chopped parsley, for garnish
• Sour cream or applesauce, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Grate 3 medium potatoes and 1 onion. Toss together so the onion juice keeps the potatoes from browning.

2. 2

   Wrap the mixture in a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible until the mixture feels dry.

3. 3

   Add grated mixture to a bowl with 1 egg, 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until it becomes a loose batter.

4. 4

   Heat 1/4 cup oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

5. 5

   Spoon batter into skillet and flatten into thin pancakes. Don’t crowd the pan.

6. 6

   Fry for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Flip carefully.

7. 7

   Drain pancakes on paper towels. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce. Garnish with parsley if desired.