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A close-up of golden brown German potato pancakes arranged on a white plate, crispy edges visible, garnished with fresh parsley, with a rustic wooden background.

German Potato Pancakes Classic Crispy Delight

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Crispy and golden German potato pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer, are a comforting dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Made with grated potatoes, onion, and simple seasonings, they fry up until crispy and serve with applesauce or sour cream.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium 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

  1. Place grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into hot oil, flatten slightly, and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.

Notes

  • Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the potatoes for maximum crispiness.
  • For extra flavor, add chopped chives or garlic powder to the batter.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg