Description
Learn how to make delicious German Potato Pancakes, known as Kartoffelpuffer in German. These crispy fried potato cakes are a traditional side dish that pairs perfectly with a dollop of applesauce or sour cream.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and grated)
- 1 small yellow onion (grated)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder (optional, for fluffier texture)
- vegetable oil for frying
- applesauce or sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid. Combine with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder if using.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, scoop potato mixture into the pan, flatten slightly, and fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel–lined plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed. Serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while frying the rest.
- For crispier pancakes, ensure to remove excess moisture from the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
