Ingredients

• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and shredded
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 green onions, diced
• salt to taste
• vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1/2 tablespoon sour cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Place shredded potatoes and apple in a clean kitchen towel. Gather towel on top and wring out excess liquid.
2. Combine potatoes, apple, eggs, flour, and green onion in a bowl.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy sauce pan over medium-high heat.
4. Form mixture into palm-sized patties; fry in hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes on each side. More oil may be needed with each batch.
5. Remove pancakes from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt.
6. Serve pancakes topped with sour cream.