Crispy German Potato Pancakes You’ll Fall in Love With Recipe
These Crispy German Potato Pancakes are a deliciously golden and crunchy treat, perfect as a savory side or comforting snack. Made with starchy russet potatoes, a touch of onion, and simple pantry staples, these pancakes fry up crisp on the outside while remaining tender inside. Serve them warm with classic toppings like sour cream or applesauce for an authentic taste you’ll fall in love with.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes
- 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
- Prepare the potatoes. Peel the russet potatoes and grate them finely using a box grater or a food processor. Once grated, squeeze out the excess moisture from the potatoes using a clean kitchen towel to ensure crispiness.
- Combine onion with potatoes. Finely chop the small onion and add it to the grated potatoes, mixing thoroughly to evenly distribute flavor.
- Mix batter ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the eggs to the potato-onion mixture along with the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is chunky and well combined.
- Heat the oil. Pour vegetable oil into a skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until it shimmers, indicating it is hot enough for frying.
- Form and fry pancakes. Using a spoon, scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and place it in the hot skillet. Flatten each portion to about half an inch thick. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the pancakes are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil. Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil and keep them crisp.
- Serve warm. Enjoy the crispy German potato pancakes immediately paired with traditional toppings such as sour cream or applesauce for a delightful meal.
Notes
- Use starchy russet potatoes for best crispiness.
- Removing excess moisture from the potatoes is key to preventing soggy pancakes.
- You can add chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
- Serve with sour cream, applesauce, or even smoked salmon for variation.
- To keep cooked pancakes warm, place them on a baking sheet in a low oven (about 200°F) until ready to serve.
Keywords: German potato pancakes, crispy potato pancakes, latkes, fried potato cakes, traditional German side dish
