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German Potato Pancakes

Delicious German Potato Pancakes Recipe for Crispy Perfection

Enjoy crispy and flavorful German Potato Pancakes that are easy to make and sure to impress. Perfect for any meal or occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • box grater
  • Large skillet
  • clean kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
  2. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much moisture as possible.
  3. Grate the onion and combine it with the potatoes in a large bowl.
  4. Add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix until well combined.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture into the skillet, flatten into pancakes.
  7. Fry each pancake for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  8. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
  10. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like applesauce or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 12g

Notes

For an interesting twist, try using sweet potatoes or adding herbs like chives or dill.

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