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German Potato Pancakes

Delicious German Potato Pancakes Recipe for Perfect Crispy Bites

Make crispy and delicious German Potato Pancakes that will impress everyone at your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled
  • 1 medium onion
Batter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • box grater
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • paper towels

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
  2. Place mixture in a clean towel or cheesecloth and wring out excess moisture.
  3. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir until well combined.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
  7. Fry each side for 3–4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  8. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  9. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize with herbs or cheese for extra flavor. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.

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