Description
Learn how to make authentic German Potato Pancakes, also known as kartoffelpuffer or potato latkes. These crispy and delicious pancakes are perfect as a side dish or even a light meal. Serve them with sour cream and applesauce for a truly delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Serving Suggestions:
- sour cream
- applesauce
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Peel and grate the potatoes, then squeeze out excess liquid with a kitchen towel.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop potato mixture, flatten, and fry until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove pancakes, drain on paper towels, and serve warm with sour cream and applesauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while preparing the rest.
- Yukon Gold potatoes can be used for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
