Description
Deliciously crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these German potato pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, are the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes (peeled if desired)
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (more or less)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- Pinch of pepper
- Oil for frying (canola or sunflower)
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion.
- Squeeze out as much water as possible using a kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, combine the grated potatoes, eggs, salt, pepper, and flour. Mix well.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Spoon a clump of the mixture into the hot oil and flatten it.
- Fry until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
Squeeze out excess water to ensure crispiness. Serve fresh for the best taste. Consider adding herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg