Description
Learn how to make delicious German potato pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer, a traditional German dish that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve these savory pancakes with applesauce or sour cream for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Serving:
- applesauce or sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Potato Mixture: Squeeze excess moisture from grated potatoes and onion. Combine with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat oil, fry 1/4 cup of mixture per pancake until golden and crispy on each side.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Keep pancakes warm in a low oven while frying the rest.
- For extra crispiness, use a potato starch-heavy variety like russet or Yukon Gold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
