Best Kicked Up Potato Pancakes Recipes

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CHEF JOHN'S CLASSIC POTATO PANCAKES



Chef John's Classic Potato Pancakes image

The one and only way to not get perfectly crispy potato pancakes is to not squeeze them properly. More than half the procedure was dedicated to grating, soaking, draining, and squeezing the potatoes. If you don't thoroughly squeeze all the liquid from the potatoes, the pancakes just won't crisp up as well. Top with thinly sliced smoked salmon, sour cream, and fresh dill.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ¼ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and grated
½ yellow onion, grated
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and onion into a large bowl and pour enough cold water in the bowl to cover by several inches. Let rest until potatoes and onion are completely soaked, 20 to 30 minutes. Pour potato mixture into a colander, rinse, drain, and squeeze repeatedly to remove all moisture.
  • Whisk eggs, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Mix potato mixture and egg mixture together in a large bowl with a spatula.
  • Heat 1/4-inch oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, drop large spoonfuls of potato batter into hot oil and flatten with a spatula to about 1/2-inch thick. Cook until the edges of pancakes are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip pancakes, and cook until golden brown and crispy on the other side, about 5 minutes more. Repeat cooking process with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 633.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES



Crispy Potato Pancakes image

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!

Provided by maf13456

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
2 onions, minced
3 eggs, beaten
¼ 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
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 268.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 213.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

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