German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
German Potato Pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, are a beloved traditional dish that brings comfort and joy to any table. These crispy fritters boast a golden exterior and a soft, tender inside, making them perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With their delightful crunch and savory flavor, they can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with toppings like sour cream and chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (about 550g)
- 1 small yellow onion (90g)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium egg
- Cooking oil for frying (approximately 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate them finely using a box grater or food processor.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from grated potatoes with a kitchen towel.
- Grate the onion coarsely and remove extra water similarly.
- In a bowl, combine drained potatoes, onions, flour, salt, white pepper, smoked paprika, and egg; mix well.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the pan, flattening slightly. Fry until golden brown on both sides (3–4 minutes per side).
- Drain on a wire rack and season with sea salt before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg