🧀🥔 Cheesy Potato Pancakes (5 Easy Steps)
⭐ Servings
10–12 small pancakes
(Serves 3–4)
📝 Ingredients
Vegetable mixture (as seen in the image):
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2 cups shredded potatoes
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1 cup shredded zucchini
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½ cup shredded carrots
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¼ cup chopped green onions
Binding & seasoning:
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2 eggs
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½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
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¼ cup flour (or breadcrumbs)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
For cooking:
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Oil spray (air fryer) or 1–2 tbsp oil (pan-fry)
🍽️ 5 Easy Steps (Stovetop Version)
1️⃣ Prep the veggies
Shred potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and slice green onions.
Squeeze out extra water, especially from potatoes & zucchini.
2️⃣ Mix the batter
Combine vegetables + eggs + cheese + flour + salt + pepper until thick.
3️⃣ Heat the pan
Add a little oil (1–2 tbsp).
4️⃣ Shape & cook
Drop a spoonful of mixture into the pan, flatten slightly.
Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
5️⃣ Serve hot
Enjoy with sour cream, yogurt, or ketchup.
💨 Air Fryer Cheesy Potato Pancakes
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Form patties
Scoop the mixture and form small flat discs.
3️⃣ Spray
Lightly spray both sides with oil.
4️⃣ Air fry
Cook 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Cook until golden and crisp.
5️⃣ Serve
Crispy outside, soft cheesy inside!
💚 Weight-Watchers Friendly Tips
These can be easily made WW-friendly:
✔ Use reduced-fat cheese
✔ Air fry instead of frying
✔ Reduce flour or use oat flour
✔ Each small pancake ≈ 2–3 points (varies by cheese/oil used)
If you want exact WW points, tell me the brands you use.
❓ Q/A Section
Q1: Why do my potato pancakes become soggy?
Because extra moisture stays in potatoes/zucchini.
Solution: Squeeze out the water using a kitchen towel.
Q2: Can I make these without cheese?
Yes! They’ll taste more like classic potato fritters.
Just increase seasoning a bit.
Q3: Can I bake instead of air fry?
Yes — bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
Q4: What type of potatoes are best?
Starchy ones like Russet get crispier.
Q5: Can I freeze them?
Yes! Cook, cool, then freeze. Reheat in the air fryer for 5 minutes.
Q6: Can I add protein?
Yes — add grated paneer, cooked chicken, or tofu cubes.