Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and comforting flavors of German Potato Pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into crispy, golden-brown fritters that are perfect for any meal—be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 1 small yellow onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then grate them along with the onion into a mixing bowl.
- Drain excess liquid from the mixture to avoid sogginess.
- Add salt, pepper, flour, and egg to the potato-onion mix; combine until a thick batter forms.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the hot oil and flatten slightly.
- Fry each pancake for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (45g)
- Calories: 119
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 34mg