Description
Learn how to make traditional German potato pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer, with this easy and delicious recipe. These crispy potato fritters are a perfect side dish or appetizer, especially popular during Oktoberfest.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
For Serving:
- Applesauce or sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the Potatoes and Onion: Grate the potatoes and onion using the coarse side of a box grater or a food processor. Squeeze out excess liquid with a clean kitchen towel.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) until well combined.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop potato mixture, flatten into pancakes, and fry until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Drain and Serve: Drain fried pancakes on paper towels and serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid crowding the skillet and ensure to drain excess liquid from the potato mixture before frying.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven for maintaining crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
