Description
Deliciously crispy German Potato Pancakes made from shredded gold potatoes mixed with eggs, flour, onions, and seasonings, pan-fried to golden perfection. These savory pancakes are a perfect side dish or breakfast option, offering a delightful crunch and comforting homestyle flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancake Mixture
- 6 Gold potatoes, shredded
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ tsp. baking powder
For Frying
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded gold potatoes, eggs, flour, pepper, salt, finely chopped onion, and baking powder. Knead the ingredients together thoroughly with your hands until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
- Heat the Oil: Place a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Allow the oil to heat thoroughly to ensure the pancakes fry evenly and become crispy.
- Shape and Cook Pancakes: Using approximately ¼ cup of the potato mixture, form small pancakes directly into the hot oil. Fry each pancake for several minutes on each side, flipping carefully, until they develop a golden brown and crisp exterior.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked potato pancakes and place them onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil, keeping them nice and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded potatoes before mixing.
- Serve with applesauce or sour cream for traditional accompaniments.
- Adjust seasoning as needed to your taste preferences.
- Potato pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven while finishing the batch.
- Use vegetable oil with a high smoke point for best frying results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: German Potato Pancakes, Kartoffelpuffer, crispy potato pancakes, fried potato pancakes, savory pancakes
