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german potato pancakes

German Potato Pancakes: 7 Steps to Crispy Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

German potato pancakes are crispy, delicious, and easy to make. They are perfect as a side dish or snack.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups grated potatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Grate the potatoes and onion.
  2. In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, flour, egg, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan.
  5. Flatten the pancakes slightly with a spatula.
  6. Fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  7. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with applesauce or sour cream.
  • Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the potatoes.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: german potato pancakes, latkes, potato fritters