Step 1

Peel potatoes and grate on the fine side of the grater

Step 2

Grate onion

Step 3

Drain potatoes and onion

Step 4

In a bowl, beat egg, stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth

Step 5

Add drained potatoes and onion, stirring until well combined

Step 6

Heat 1/4 inch oil in frying pan over medium-high heat

Step 7

Add potato batter, 1/4 cup at a time

Step 8

Using the back of a spoon, spread the batter until the pancake is about 1/2 inch thick, I was able to make 3 at a time

Step 9

Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, my frying pan is larger than the largest burner, so I also rotated them half way through each side to keep the middle from cooking and the outside edge from not getting dark enough

Step 10

Drain on paper towels.