Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and authentic flavors of crispy German Potato Pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer. These golden-brown fritters are perfect for any meal of the day, from breakfast to dinner. With a tender interior and a satisfying crunch, they can be topped with sweet options like applesauce or savory choices such as sour cream. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can whip up a batch in no time, making it a family favorite for gatherings or simply enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 1 small yellow onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper (optional)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Grate the washed and peeled potatoes and onion using a box grater. Combine in a mixing bowl.
- Drain excess liquid from the mixture, then mix in salt, pepper, flour, and egg until combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the potato batter into the hot oil for each pancake and flatten slightly.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 41mg