Kartoffelpuffer
These crispy German potato pancakes are a delightful side dish or snack. Grated potatoes and onion are seasoned and pan-fried until golden brown. Serve them hot with your favorite accompaniments.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 485 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 900 gpotato, peeled and grated
- 1 pcsyellow onion, grated
- 1 pcsegg
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
- 0.75 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cupvegetable oil
for serving
- 0.5 cupapplesauce(optional)
Equipment
large skillet · paper towels · spatula · large bowl · kitchen towel
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the grated potato and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Squeeze out as much liquid as possible to ensure crispy pancakes.
- 2
Transfer the squeezed potato and onion mixture to a large bowl.
- 3
Add the egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- 4
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
About 2 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a small amount of mixture is dropped in.
- 6
Spoon spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon to form pancakes about 1/2 inch thick.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- 7
Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- 8
Remove the Kartoffelpuffer from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
About 1 min
- 9
Serve hot, optionally with applesauce.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 484.7kcal
- Protein
- 7.1g
- Carbs
- 50.4g
- Fat
- 29g
- Fibre
- 6.4g
- Sugar
- 7.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Kartoffelpuffer in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a toaster oven until crispy and warmed through.
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