Description
Experience the delightful taste of Germany with these crispy German Potato Pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer. Perfectly golden and tender on the inside, they make an excellent appetizer or side dish, pairing beautifully with sweet toppings like applesauce or savory choices like sour cream. This easy-to-follow recipe requires minimal ingredients and can be whipped up in no time, making it a perfect addition to your culinary collection. Whether served at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these versatile potato fritters will surely impress your family and friends.
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
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes; grate them along with the onion into a mixing bowl.
- Drain any excess liquid from the mixture.
- Combine grated potatoes and onion with salt, pepper (if using), flour, and egg until a thick batter forms.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For extra crunch, re-fry pancakes for an additional 30-60 seconds per side.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg