Description
German potato pancakes are crispy, golden brown, and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix the grated potatoes and onion with egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan, flattening them slightly.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Serve with applesauce or sour cream.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Keep pancakes warm in the oven while frying the rest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: german potato pancakes, kartoffelpuffer, potato pancakes