Description
Golden and crisp on the outside, warm and savory on the inside—these Authentic German Potato Pancakes are a must-try comfort food. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick savory snack, they pair beautifully with sweet applesauce or tangy sour cream. With simple ingredients and quick prep, this easy recipe fits any meal plan. Great for cozy dinners, festive sides, or a hearty lunch, these crispy potato pancakes are freezer-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and make excellent leftovers. Whether you’re hunting for dinner ideas, a quick breakfast, or a tasty snack—this one checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
3 large russet potatoes
1 small yellow onion
1 large egg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
Instructions
1. Peel and grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
2. Place the grated mixture in a clean towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
3. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in the egg, flour, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5. Scoop ¼ cup of the mixture and flatten into pancake shapes in the skillet.
6. Fry each side for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove pancakes and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
8. Serve hot with your choice of toppings like applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
Squeeze the grated potato and onion mixture thoroughly for maximum crispiness.
Use starchy potatoes like Russets to get that golden crust without extra binding agents.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg