Description
Authentic German Potato Pancakes are a classic crispy comfort food made with grated potatoes, onion, and eggs. This easy recipe delivers traditional German flavor and golden texture in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack, these Kartoffelpuffer are fried to perfection and served hot with applesauce or sour cream.
Ingredients
3 large Russet potatoes
1 small yellow onion
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup neutral oil (for frying)
Instructions
1. Peel the potatoes and grate them using a box grater or food processor.
2. Place grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
3. Grate the onion and mix with the drained potatoes.
4. Add eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until fully combined.
5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Drop 1/4 cup of the mixture into the pan, flattening slightly.
7. Fry each pancake for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
8. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Notes
These are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven.
Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the crispiest texture.
Squeeze out all excess moisture to avoid soggy pancakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 82mg