Artificial Flavors Free Simple Vegan Potato Pancakes
These crispy, golden potato pancakes are the kind of comfort food that feels both humble and deeply satisfying — shatteringly crunchy on the outside, tender in the middle, and impossible to stop eating. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: russet potatoes, onion, flour, salt, pepper, and a simple flax egg made from ground flaxseed and water. There are no flavor packets, no seasoning blends with mystery additives, and no store-bought shortcuts that might sneak in synthetic ingredients — just real, whole foods doing all the heavy lifting. The flax egg is a clever swap that binds everything together without eggs, making this completely plant-based while keeping the ingredient list refreshingly clean. Wringing the moisture out of the grated potato and onion is the real secret to getting that deep, golden crust in the skillet — don't skip that step. A dollop of vegan sour cream and a handful of fresh chives on top takes these from snack to proper meal in seconds. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just yourself on a lazy weekend morning, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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4 servings
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 ½ lb russet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled
- ½ medium yellow onion, peeled
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4–5 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or sunflower), divided
For serving
- vegan sour cream, for serving (optional)
- fresh chives, chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Stir together the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl until combined, then set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.
- 2
Grate the potatoes and onion on the large holes of a box grater (or using a food processor with a grating disc) into a large mixing bowl.
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