German Potato Pancakes
Experience the hearty flavors of Germany with these crispy and tender potato pancakes. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, they can be enjoyed with sweet or savory toppings like applesauce, sour cream, or yogurt sauce.
Servings: 8 pancakes
Calories: 120kcal
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
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate them into a bowl using the large side of a box grater. Grate the onion into the same bowl.
- If excess liquid pools in the potato mixture, drain off as much as possible.
- Add salt, pepper (if making savory pancakes), flour, and egg to the potato-onion mixture. Mix thoroughly with your hands until a thick batter forms.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the potato batter into the hot oil for each pancake, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Once all pancakes are fried, re-fry them for an additional 30-60 seconds per side for extra crunch.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy with applesauce, brown sugar, sour cream, or yogurt sauce.