Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes (Printable)
Crispy and tender Irish potato pancakes with scallions for a fresh, savory touch, ideal for breakfast or sides.
# What You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 2 cups raw potatoes, peeled and grated
02 - 1 cup mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
→ Vegetables
03 - 4 scallions, finely sliced
→ Dry Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1 tsp baking powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Dairy and Eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for frying)
→ Optional Garnishes
11 - Sour cream or chives, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the grated raw potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to ensure crispiness.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, mashed potatoes, and finely sliced scallions.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the potato mixture and mix gently until just combined.
05 - In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth. Pour into the potato mixture and stir until just combined — do not overmix.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a thin layer of butter.
07 - Drop heaping spoonfuls of the batter onto the skillet, flattening each to about 1/2 inch thick. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Work in batches, adding more butter as needed.
08 - Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess butter. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and chives if desired.
# Expert Hacks:
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- The combination of raw and mashed potatoes creates this incredible texture that is crispy outside and almost custard-like inside
- These pancakes come together faster than you would think and they reheat beautifully for breakfast the next day
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- Squeezing every drop of liquid from the raw potatoes is absolutely critical for getting that perfect crispy exterior
- Do not overmix the batter once you add the wet ingredients or the pancakes will turn out tough instead of tender
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- Use the large holes on your box grater rather than the small ones for better texture
- Let your pancakes rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crispy on all sides