German Potato Pancakes
German potato pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, are a crispy, golden comfort food perfect for any occasion. With a fluffy interior and rich flavor, they evoke fond memories of family gatherings. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, these savory pancakes pair beautifully with applesauce, sour cream, or smoked salmon. Whether served as a side dish or main course, German potato pancakes promise to delight your taste buds with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (about 600g), peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml), for frying
Instructions
- Peel and rinse the potatoes under cold water. Grate them until you have about four cups of shredded potatoes.
- Transfer the grated potatoes to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture to ensure crispiness when frying.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained potatoes with chopped onion, beaten eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of the mixture into the hot skillet for each pancake. Flatten slightly and fry for about three minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to absorb excess oil and serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in grated carrots or zucchini. - Enhance flavor by adding garlic powder or fresh herbs like chives. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in a skillet for optimal crispiness.