German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
Indulge in the delightful taste of German Potato Pancakes, or Kartoffelpuffer, with this quick and easy recipe. These golden-brown fritters feature a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, making them the perfect breakfast or side dish. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy this comforting classic topped with sour cream and fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: European, German
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (550g / 1.2lb)
- 1 small yellow onion (90g)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium egg
- 1/4 cup cooking oil (for frying)
- 2–3 tbsp chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then grate them finely using a food processor or grater.
- Place the grated potatoes in a kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture; set aside the liquid for later use.
- Grate the onion on the larger side of the grater and wring out excess moisture.
- Combine potatoes, onions, flour, salt, white pepper, smoked paprika, and egg in a bowl to form a batter.
- Drain most of the liquid from the potato mixture but reserve about 2 tbsp of potato starch; mix into the batter.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Spoon in about 1/4 cup of batter and flatten slightly; avoid overcrowding.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges are brown; flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil; sprinkle with sea salt immediately.
- Serve hot with sour cream and garnish with chopped chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 121mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 19mg