Description
German Potato Pancakes are a delicious comfort food that combines crispy edges with a soft, fluffy center. These delightful pancakes are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Serve them hot with applesauce or sour cream for an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (e.g., Russets)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Peel and rinse the potatoes under cold water.
- Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated mixture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until mixed well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with applesauce or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (60g)
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg