German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
German Potato Pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, are a delightful fusion of crispy and tender textures that make them the perfect comfort food. These golden-brown fritters are not only quick to whip up but also incredibly versatile, suitable for breakfast, side dishes, or party snacks. Infused with warm spices and fresh chives, each bite is a savory treat that will leave you wanting more. Whether topped with sour cream, applesauce, or smoked salmon, these pancakes are sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (550g / 1.2lb)
- 1 small yellow onion (90g)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium egg
- 1/4 cup cooking oil (60ml) for frying
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate them finely using a grater or food processor.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes using a kitchen towel.
- Grate the onion and remove excess liquid similarly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes and onions with flour, salt, white pepper, smoked paprika, and egg; mix until well combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Drop about 1/4 cup of batter into the hot oil for each pancake; flatten slightly.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side; flip and cook another 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on a wire rack and serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg