Description
Crispy and satisfying German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) that are perfect as a side dish or snack. Easy to prepare and deliciously versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium (550g / 1.2lb) potatoes
- 1 small (90g) yellow onion
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium egg
- 1/4 cup (60ml) cooking oil (for frying)
- 2–3 tbsp chives (to garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate them using a grater or food processor.
- Place the grated potatoes in a kitchen towel and wring to squeeze out excess water. Reserve the liquid for 5 minutes.
- Grate the onions and squeeze out extra water using the towel.
- In a medium bowl, mix the grated potatoes and onions with flour, salt, white pepper, smoked paprika, and egg to form a batter.
- Drain most liquid from the potatoes and add 2 tablespoons of the potato starch to the batter.
- Heat oil in a pan. Pour 1/4 cup of batter and flatten lightly. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until brown edges form. Flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove pancakes onto a wire rack to drain oil. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Serve with sour cream and garnish with chives. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Squeeze out as much water from the potatoes and onions as possible to keep the pancakes crispy. You can add spices like garlic powder or fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg