Description
German Potato Pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, are a traditional German dish known for their crispy exterior and tender interior. Made from grated potatoes mixed with onion, eggs, and flour, these savory pancakes are fried until golden and typically served with applesauce or sour cream.
Ingredients
2 large eggs 
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
½ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Gather all ingredients.
Prepare the mixture:
Beat eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
Stir in shredded potatoes and finely chopped onion.
Heat the oil:
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the pancakes:
Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of potato mixture into the hot oil in batches.
Press each one to flatten.
Cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes on each side.
Drain and serve:
Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat with remaining potato mixture until all are cooked.
Enjoy your delicious German Potato Pancakes!
Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Ensure to remove as much moisture as possible from the potatoes to avoid soggy pancakes.
- Keep the cooked pancakes warm in an oven set to a low temperature while frying subsequent batches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 53mg