German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
German Potato Pancakes, known as Kartoffelpuffer, are a deliciously crispy and comforting dish that will transport you straight to a cozy German kitchen. With their golden-brown exteriors and tender interiors, these potato fritters make for an excellent breakfast, side dish, or snack. Enhanced with smoky paprika and fresh chives, they are a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these authentic pancakes can be served with sour cream, applesauce, or even topped with smoked salmon for an elegant touch. Whether you’re enjoying them at a family dinner or as a tasty treat on their own, German Potato Pancakes promise satisfaction with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 pancakes 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (550g)
- 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)
- Chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes; grate them finely using a box grater or food processor.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes using a kitchen towel.
- Grate the onion and squeeze out its moisture similarly.
- In a bowl, mix grated potatoes, onion, flour, salt, white pepper, smoked paprika, and egg until combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and flatten slightly; cook until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain on a wire rack and season while hot.
- Serve warm with sour cream and chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg