Crispy German Potato Pancakes
Delight in the warmth of home with these Crispy German Potato Pancakes, a perfect balance of crunch and flavor, ideally served with sour cream and applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes and onion: Peel and shred the potatoes and onion together using a box grater or food processor.
- Drain and squeeze: Transfer the mixture to a kitchen towel and wring it out to remove excess moisture.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained potato mixture with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the pancakes: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, flatten slightly, and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Cook until golden: Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels: Transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Notes
Serve with sour cream and applesauce. Consider adding toppings like chive-infused yogurt or fresh herbs for a gourmet touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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