Bratkartoffeln (German Fried Potatoes)
A classic German side dish featuring pan-fried potatoes crisped to perfection with savory bacon and onions. This satisfying dish is simple to prepare and pairs well with many main courses, especially roasted meats.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 467 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1,000 gwaxy potato, peeled and sliced into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch (0.6 cm)) rounds
- 150 gbacon, diced
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbspbutter
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 tspcaraway seed(optional)
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
slotted spoon · large skillet · large bowl · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain thoroughly.
About 5 min
- 2
Pat the potato slices completely dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensuring the potatoes are very dry is crucial for achieving a crispy texture.
- 3
Place a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 4
Add the diced bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and the fat has rendered.
About 6 min
- 5
Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon bits from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
About 1 min
- 6
Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt into the bacon fat.
About 1 min
- 7
Arrange the dry potato slices in a single layer in the skillet and cook without moving them for 5-7 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary for the best browning.
- 8
Flip the potatoes and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the other side is browned and the potatoes are tender.
About 7 min
- 9
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened and translucent.
About 3 min
- 10
Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and optional caraway seeds.
About 1 min
- 11
Toss everything together gently to combine and heat through.
About 1 min
- 12
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley before serving immediately.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 466.9kcal
- Protein
- 19.8g
- Carbs
- 47.6g
- Fat
- 21.9g
- Fibre
- 6.8g
- Sugar
- 3.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in an air fryer until hot and crispy.
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