Description
Delicious German Potato Pancakes Recipe You’ll Crave Daily
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold preferred)
- 1 medium Onion (Can substitute with shallots for milder taste)
- 1/4 cup Flour (All-purpose or gluten-free can be used)
- 1 large Egg
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1/4 cup Oil (Vegetable or canola oil for frying)
Instructions
- Scrub, peel, and dry the potatoes. Grate the potatoes and onion into a bowl, squeezing out the excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, flour, and egg. Stir gently until just mixed.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan, flattening slightly. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Keep warm in a 200°F (93°C) oven if needed.
- Serve hot, pairing with toppings like applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg