Crispy German Potato Pancakes
These Crispy German Potato Pancakes, also known as Reibekuchen or Kartoffelpuffer, are a delightful comfort food that combines simplicity with bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes by peeling and grating them, then squeeze out excess moisture using a cloth.
- Chop the onion and add it to the grated potatoes.
- Mix the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to sizzle the mixture.
- Fry spoonfuls of the mixture in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain the cooked pancakes on paper towels and repeat until all are cooked.
- Serve warm with sour cream or applesauce and enjoy!
Notes
Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the potatoes for optimal crispiness. Experiment with different ingredients to create your own variations!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: potato pancakes, German recipes, Reibekuchen, comfort food, vegetarian