Description
German potato pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, are a delightful twist on a classic dish. These crispy, golden delights are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy brunch or a festive gathering. With a satisfying crunch and a soft interior, each bite bursts with flavor from the sweet onion and starchy potatoes. Serve them hot alongside applesauce or sour cream for an irresistible combination that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate peeled potatoes using a box grater or food processor until finely shredded.
- Combine grated potatoes and onion in a bowl; add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until you have a sticky batter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Using a ladle, scoop batter into the hot oil and flatten gently to form pancakes. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to drain excess oil and keep warm in the oven while frying the remaining batter.
- Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg