Name: Perfect potato pancakes (potato patties) without oil, a healthy recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes (about 600 g); 25 g butter, softened; 120 g grated hard cheese (Parmesan, Emmental or cheddar); 10 g fresh chives, finely chopped; 2 eggs; 1 clove garlic, pressed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; pinch of salt; pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Perfect potato pancakes (potato patties) without oil, a healthy recipe

Perfect potato pancakes (potato patties) without oil, a healthy recipe recept

Easy to prepare
5 portions
30 minutes

Tomáš, 22. 12. 2025

These baked oil-free potato pancakes offer everything you love about classic potato pancakes, but without the grease from the pan. They are crispy, tender and considerably lighter thanks to baking. You can prepare them easily and quickly, and they also taste great with a vegetable dip or fresh herb yogurt.

For 5 portions

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes (about 600 g)
25 g butter, softened
120 g grated hard cheese (Parmesan, Emmental or cheddar)
10 g fresh chives, finely chopped
2 eggs
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
pinch of salt
pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Preparation procedure

Preparing the potatoes Peel the potatoes and grate them on a coarse grater. Put them into a bowl with ice water, stir and let sit for 10 minutes – you will remove excess starch and get extra crispy pancakes.
Assembling the batter Drain the potatoes, squeeze them well and let them drain. Add the softened butter, grated cheese, chives, eggs, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix everything until a compact, not too runny batter forms.
Shaping the patties Preheat the oven to 200 °C (fan 180 °C). On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, form oval or round patties from the batter about 1 cm thick.
Baking Bake the patties for 20 minutes, until the edges begin to brown and the surface is light and crispy. For extra crispiness you can turn them once halfway through baking.
Serving Serve hot, ideally with a fresh herb dip (Greek yogurt mixed with garlic, lemon and chives) or as a side to roasted vegetables or light salads.

Total preparation time

Preparation and resting of the batter: 10 minutes (including resting in the fridge)
Baking: 20 minutes

Total: approx. 30 minutes

Conclusion

These oil-free potato pancakes prove that even without frying you can have crispy and tasty patties. Baking lightens the whole dish and you’ll enjoy a great deal of ease and pronounced flavor. Try them next time you want a healthier version of the classic.

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