German Potato Pancakes Recipe
Learn how to make delicious German Potato Pancakes with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these pancakes are perfect for breakfast or as a savory side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 1 small yellow onion
- Pinch of salt (plus more for seasoning)
- Pinch of black pepper (for savory pancakes)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes and Onion: Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate them into a bowl using the large grating side of a box grater. Grate the onion into the same bowl.
- Drain Excess Liquid: If there is excess liquid pooling in the potato mixture, drain off as much as possible.
- Mix Batter: Add the salt, pepper (if making savory pancakes), flour, and egg to the potato-onion mixture. Thoroughly mix everything together into a thick batter.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Scoop potato batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Double Fry: Refry the pancakes for extra crunch, about 30-60 seconds per side.
- Serve: Serve hot potato pancakes with desired toppings like applesauce, brown sugar, or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: German Potato Pancakes, Potato Pancakes, German Cuisine, Breakfast, Side Dish
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