Potato pancakes in a skillet — easy and quick, soft like savory pancakes. A simple recipe with common ingredients, perfect for brunch, appetizers or tasty starters.
Potato pancakes in a skillet are an easy and quick recipe, perfect when you crave something simple yet tasty. Soft and slightly puffed, they resemble savory potato pancakes, ideal to serve for brunch, an aperitif or as an appetizer.
They are made with common ingredients you often already have at home: boiled potatoes, eggs, flour and a little milk, for a creamy batter that is easy to work with. The result is a soft mixture that turns into golden, delicate and pleasantly fluffy pancakes when cooked.
Cooking is done in a skillet with a little extra-virgin olive oil, so you get a slightly golden surface without weighing down the final result. They are perfect enjoyed just made, maybe accompanied by a fresh sauce or cold cuts and cheeses, but they can also be customized with herbs or spices.
If you’re looking for a simple alternative to classic savory pancakes or a different way to use potatoes, these pancakes are a practical and versatile solution, suitable for many occasions and always appreciated at the table.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form found at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 374.06 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 58.09 (g) of which sugars 3.48 (g)
- Proteins 14.44 (g)
- Fat 10.49 (g) of which saturated 3.38 (g)of which unsaturated 2.89 (g)
- Fibers 4.78 (g)
- Sodium 1,050.03 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Potato pancakes in a skillet
- 13 oz (about 2 1/2 cups) potatoes (boiled)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (for savory preparations)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste extra-virgin olive oil
Tools
- Bowl
- Potato masher
- Sieve
- Pan
Recipe for Potato pancakes in a skillet
Start preparing the potato pancakes by steaming or boiling the potatoes whole until tender.
Take about 13 oz (about 2 1/2 cups) and mash them with a potato ricer or masher.
In the meantime, crack the eggs and season them with salt and black pepper.
Beat them with a fork.
Add the flour and the baking powder for pizzas and savory preparations through a sieve to the potatoes.
Mix with a spatula.
Continue by adding the milk.
If you are lactose intolerant you can use an unsweetened plant-based milk.
Finish the preparation by adding the beaten eggs.
Stir until you obtain a homogeneous batter.
Optional but recommended step: let the mixture rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Heat a flat-bottomed skillet with some extra-virgin olive oil.
Add a couple of spoonfuls of batter — you can use an ice cream scoop for portioning.
Cook the potato pancakes 2 – 3 minutes per side.
Repeat until all the batter is used.
Serve the potato pancakes in the skillet immediately.
Potato pancakes in a skillet: easy and quick recipe
Potato pancakes in a skillet are one of those simple preparations that fit easily into everyday cooking. With few ingredients and minimal handling, you get a soft and golden result, perfect to bring to the table on many different occasions. A versatile recipe to personalize and repeat whenever you want something simple yet satisfying.
Also try the Potato bonbons, a very easy recipe with only 4 ingredients
Can I prepare the potato pancakes in advance?
Yes, you can prepare them a few hours ahead and reheat them in a skillet when ready to serve. They stay soft, although they are best right after cooking.
Can I replace all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour, but the texture may be slightly different.
How can I make them more flavorful?
You can add herbs like parsley or chives, or a pinch of paprika or turmeric for a spiced note.
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