Crispy Potato Pancakes 🥔✨

Golden brown and crunchy on the outside, soft and tender inside—these potato pancakes (latkes) are a classic comfort food perfect for breakfast, snacks, or side dishes.

Ingredients 🛒

• 4 large potatoes, peeled & grated
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Oil for frying

Directions 👩‍🍳

1. Prep potatoes: Grate potatoes and squeeze out excess liquid using a clean towel.
2. Mix batter: In a bowl, combine potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
3. Heat oil: Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Shape pancakes: Drop spoonfuls of mixture into skillet, flatten slightly into rounds.
5. Fry: Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Drain: Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. Serve: Enjoy hot with sour cream or applesauce.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add garlic powder or paprika to the batter.
• Cheesy twist: Mix in shredded cheddar or mozzarella.
• Serving idea: Pair with smoked salmon or fresh salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~35 minutes
• Servings: 4–6

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Crispy Potato Pancakes—golden bites of comfort 🥔✨”

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