German Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed for frying
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Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Beat eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; stir in shredded potatoes and onion.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of potato mixture into hot oil, working in batches. Flatten slightly by pressing with a spatula.
- Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. You can cover them very loosely with aluminum foil to hold in heat without steaming them.
- Repeat with remaining potato mixture. Serve warm.
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