Description
German potato pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, are the epitome of comfort food. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these golden delights bring warmth and nostalgia to any meal. Perfect for brunch or dinner, they pair beautifully with sour cream or applesauce. Each bite transports you to cherished family gatherings filled with laughter and love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large starchy potatoes (such as Russets)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about ½ inch in skillet)
Instructions
- Peel and grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor until finely shredded.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, chopped onion, beaten eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Drop portions of the batter into the hot oil, flatten slightly, and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm with sour cream or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg