Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy German potato pancakes, also known as kartoffelpuffer, with this easy recipe. These traditional potato fritters are perfect as a side dish and can be served with applesauce or sour cream.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- vegetable oil for frying
- applesauce or sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Grate and Prepare the Mixture: Grate the potatoes and onion, then squeeze out excess moisture. Combine in a bowl with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, scoop potato mixture, flatten in the pan, and fry until golden brown and crispy on each side.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in the oven. Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while cooking the rest.
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan and remove excess moisture from potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
