Ahhh yes 😌🥔 German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) — crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a side dish. Here’s a classic recipe:
🥔 German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs
- 3–4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, traditional in Germany)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional toppings: applesauce, sour cream, smoked salmon, chives
Instructions
1️⃣ Grate potatoes and onion
- Use a box grater or food processor.
- Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid.
2️⃣ Mix the batter
- In a bowl, combine grated potatoes and onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- The mixture should hold together but not be too stiff.
3️⃣ Fry pancakes
- Heat 2–3 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture into hot oil and flatten slightly.
- Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Crispier pancakes: fry in small batches, don’t overcrowd pan
- Cheesy version: add ¼ cup grated Swiss or cheddar
- Sweet version: sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top, serve with applesauce
- Make ahead: fry, then keep warm in a 200°F oven until serving
If you want, I can give a super-easy blender version that takes 10 minutes prep and still comes out crispy and golden 😏.
Do you want that quicker version?
