German Potato Pancakes Recipe
German Potato Pancakes Recipe is crispy, golden and full of flavor. These pancakes are made from grated potatoes, eggs and a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Potatoes – 4 medium peeled and grated
- Onion – 1 small grated
- Eggs – 2 large beaten
- All-purpose flour – 3 tablespoons
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Oil – 3 tablespoons for frying
- Optional toppings: sour cream applesauce, chives
Instructions
Prepare the potatoes
- Grate potatoes and onion. Place in a clean cloth. Squeeze out extra water to keep pancakes crispy.
Mix ingredients
- In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt and pepper. Stir until mixture is smooth.
Heat the pan
- Add oil to skillet. Heat on medium until hot but not smoking. Ready for frying pancakes.
Form pancakes
- Spoon potato mixture into pan. Flatten gently with spatula. Keep pancakes small for even cooking.
Fry the pancakes
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully to avoid breaking them.
Drain pancakes
- Remove pancakes from skillet. Place on paper towels. Drain excess oil for a lighter taste.
Serve warm
- Serve immediately with sour cream, applesauce or your favorite toppings. Enjoy crispy and soft texture.
Notes
- Squeeze water out of potatoes for crispy pancakes.
- Use medium heat to cook evenly.
- Keep pancakes small for easy flipping.
- Serve immediately to keep crispiness.
- Add herbs like chives for extra flavor.