Description
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—these German Potato Pancakes are a must-try comfort food that works for breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying snack. Made from just a handful of ingredients like shredded potatoes, onion, eggs, and flour, they fry up golden and delicious every time. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dinner side, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, this easy recipe has you covered. Serve them with sour cream, applesauce, or even smoked salmon for a savory twist that elevates every bite.
Ingredients
2 pounds potatoes
1 medium onion
2 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
2. Place mixture in a clean towel or cheesecloth and wring out excess moisture.
3. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir until well combined.
5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
7. Fry each side for 3–4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
8. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
9. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes to ensure maximum crispiness.
Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven if making in batches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: potato pancakes, easy dinner, comfort food, breakfast ideas