Description
Discover the irresistible crunch of these Crispy German Potato Pancakes, a delightful dish that combines crispy potatoes with savory onion and a touch of seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil
Instructions
- Grate the russet potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
- Place grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and twist to remove excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Spoon a portion of the potato mixture into the skillet, flattening it gently to form a pancake.
- Fry each pancake for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with apple sauce or sour cream.
Notes
For extra crispiness, make sure to remove as much moisture as possible from the potatoes. You can also add herbs like parsley for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Breakfast, Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg
Keywords: Crispy German Potato Pancakes, potato pancakes, German recipes, crispy recipes, comfort food