Description
These German potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a comforting and flavorful experience. They are a cherished tradition, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups grated potatoes
- 1 onion, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and grate starchy potatoes and a medium onion.
- Place grated mixture in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine drained grated potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat until sizzling.
- Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly.
- Fry for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove pancakes from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite accompaniments like applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets for the best crispy texture.
- Grate potatoes and onion just before cooking to maintain freshness.
- Thoroughly draining the excess moisture is crucial for crispiness.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent soggy pancakes.
- Fry pancakes in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: german potato pancakes, crispy german potato pancakes, german potato fritters, crispy potato pancakes, german style potato pancakes, grated potato pancakes