Description
Classic German Potato Pancakes are crispy, golden-brown fritters made from grated potatoes and onions, mixed with egg and flour, then pan-fried to perfection. They are perfect as a savory side dish or a comforting snack, served with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound of potatoes
- 1 small onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper, if desired
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 medium-sized egg
- Oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Wash, peel, and finely grate the potatoes and the small onion. After grating, drain excess water from the potatoes using a clean kitchen towel or fine sieve to avoid soggy pancakes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in 3 tablespoons of flour and 1 medium-sized egg. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated into a batter.
- Heat the Pan: Warm a generous amount of oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when the batter is added, but not smoking hot.
- Cook the Pancakes: Spoon the batter carefully into the hot oil, forming small to medium-sized pancakes. Fry each pancake until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until similarly golden and cooked through.
- Drain and Keep Warm: Remove cooked pancakes from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Keep the pancakes warm by placing them in a low oven while you finish cooking the rest of the batter.
- Serve: Serve the German Potato Pancakes hot with your choice of toppings like sour cream, applesauce, or chives for added flavor.
Notes
- For best results, ensure potatoes are well drained before mixing to get crispy pancakes.
- You can substitute some or all of the flour with gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Season to taste by adding additional herbs like parsley or chives into the batter if desired.
- Use oil with a high smoke point such as vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil for frying.
- To keep pancakes crispy, avoid stacking them before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: German potato pancakes, potato fritters, crispy potato pancakes, traditional German recipe, fried potato pancakes
