Description
German potato pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, are crispy, golden delights that combine savory flavors with a satisfying texture. Perfectly fried, these pancakes are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, making them an irresistible addition to any meal. Serve them hot with applesauce or sour cream for a nostalgic experience that brings family and friends together. Whether for brunch or dinner, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Peel and rinse the potatoes to remove excess starch.
- Grate the potatoes finely using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes with chopped onion, beaten eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten it gently with a spatula.
- Fry each pancake for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with applesauce or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg