German Potato Pancakes: Discover the Secret Recipe!
German Potato Pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer, are crispy and delicious pancakes made from grated potatoes, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion, then place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, make sure to remove as much moisture from the potatoes as possible.
- These pancakes can be kept warm in the oven while you fry the remaining batches.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices to the mixture for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg