Description
These German Potato Pancakes, known as Kartoffelpuffer, are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of comforting flavors. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, these traditional potato fritters are easy to make and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Optional Toppings:
- applesauce
- sour cream
Instructions
- Grate Potatoes and Onion: Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess liquid with a kitchen towel.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the grated mixture with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, spoon mixture into pancakes, and fry until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- For crispier pancakes, remove excess liquid from grated potatoes.
- Best served fresh but can be kept warm in a 200°F oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
