Description
These classic German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) are golden and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect with sour cream or applesauce. A true comfort food you can whip up in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, peeled
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1 medium onion, finely grated
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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Sour cream or applesauce, for serving
Instructions
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Peel and grate potatoes. Place in a towel and squeeze out moisture.
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Transfer to a bowl with onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
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Heat oil in skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
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Scoop 1/4 cup mixture per pancake, flatten slightly.
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Fry 3–4 mins per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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Serve warm with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
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Use russet potatoes for best crispness.
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Keep mixture dry to avoid sogginess.
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Add herbs, bacon, or cheese for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish / Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: Kartoffelpuffer recipe, German fried potato cakes, authentic potato pancakes, traditional German pancakes