Description
German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) are crispy, golden-fried patties made from grated potatoes and onions. A traditional comfort food, they’re perfect with applesauce or sour cream, and great as a snack, side dish, or hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated or finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or sunflower)
- Optional: applesauce or sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Peel and grate the potatoes and onion. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean towel or cheesecloth.
- In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten with a spatula.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Keep warm in the oven if needed while frying the rest.
- Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- Add chopped parsley, shredded cheese, or bacon for extra flavor.
- Use gluten-free flour or potato starch for a gluten-free version.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for crispiness.
- Freeze in a single layer and reheat from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
