Description
Delight in the crispy goodness of German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer), a traditional dish made with simple ingredients. These golden-brown pancakes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, served with sour cream or applesauce. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
1 small onion
1 pound potatoes
1 medium-sized egg
3 tablespoons flour
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch salt
Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate the Potatoes and Onion: Use a box grater or food processor to grate the onion and potatoes. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the egg and add the grated onion, potatoes, flour, pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Heat the Oil: In a large frying pan, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
- Fry the Pancakes: Scoop about ¼ cup of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten into thin pancakes. Fry for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat: Continue frying the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve: Serve the potato pancakes hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
For maximum crispiness, ensure you remove excess moisture from the grated potatoes.
You can keep the pancakes warm in a low oven while frying the remaining batches.
Leftover pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 150 kcal per pancake
Keywords: German potato pancakes, Kartoffelpuffer, crispy potato pancakes, easy potato recipes, traditional German food, gluten-free options, family-friendly recipes, savory snacks.