Description
These traditional German Potato Pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Made with simple ingredients like potatoes, onions, and a touch of seasoning, they’re perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, often served with applesauce or sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small onion
- 1 pound potatoes (about 4 medium-sized)
- 1 medium-sized egg
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor. After grating, place the potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- Grate the Onion: Grate the small onion and add it to the potatoes.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the grated potatoes, onion, egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- Heat the Oil: Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
- Fry the Pancakes: Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing them down slightly to form flat pancakes. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with applesauce, sour cream, or your preferred topping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes.
- You can also add finely chopped herbs, such as parsley, to the batter for added flavor.
- Kartoffelpuffer can be stored in the fridge and reheated in a skillet for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German