Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, German Potato Pancakes are a classic comfort food made from grated potatoes, onion, and simple pantry staples. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or satisfying brunch, these golden pancakes pair beautifully with applesauce or sour cream and deliver rich, homemade flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
4 medium russet potatoes
1 small onion
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Peel and grate the potatoes and onion.
2. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
3. Mix potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Spoon batter into the pan and flatten gently.
6. Fry until golden and crispy on both sides.
7. Drain briefly and serve hot.
Notes
Russet potatoes give the crispiest results.
Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg