Description
Learn how to make delicious German Potato Pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer or potato fritters. These crispy traditional German pancakes are perfect as a side dish and can be served with applesauce or sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- vegetable oil
Optional for Serving:
- applesauce or sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Potato Mixture: Squeeze out excess liquid from grated potatoes. Mix potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet. Scoop potato mixture, flatten in skillet, and fry until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- For extra crispy pancakes, remove moisture from potatoes.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while frying the rest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
