Crispy German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)

 

Key Ingredients

    • 4 large russet potatoes (peeled and grated)

 

 

    • 1 small oniongrated

    • 2 large eggs, beaten

 

 

    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or potato starch for gluten-free people)

    • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • Oil for frying (vegetable or sunflower oil works best)

Traditional toppings

  • Applesauce (classic pairing!)

  • Sour cream

  • Chives or parsley , chopped

👩‍🍳 Step-by-step instructions

 

 

1. Prepare the potatoes

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes (use the large holes in a box grater).

  2. Squeeze out the excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth (the key to crispiness! ).

  3. Mix with the grated onion, eggs, flour, salt and pepper.