Description
Experience the hearty flavors of Germany with these crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside German Potato Pancakes. They’re the perfect comfort food and easy to make in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 1 small yellow onion
- Pinch of salt, plus more for seasoning
- Pinch of black pepper (for savory pancakes)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes and Onion: Wash, peel, and grate the potatoes into a bowl using the large grating side of a box grater. Grate the onion into the same bowl. If there is excess liquid in the mixture, drain as much as possible.
- Make the Batter: Add a pinch of salt, pepper (if desired), flour, and egg to the potato-onion mixture. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly until you have a thick, cohesive batter.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet. For each pancake, scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter into the hot oil and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Fry each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Optional Double Fry for Extra Crunch: Once all pancakes have been fried once, re-fry them for an additional 30-60 seconds per side for extra crunch.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the pancakes hot and crispy. Top with your favorite accompaniments like applesauce, brown sugar, sour cream, or a yogurt sauce.
Notes
Enjoy these traditional German potato pancakes for an authentic taste of Germany!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg