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Golden brown crispy German potato pancakes stacked on a rustic wooden plate, garnished with fresh parsley, with a crispy texture and visible shredded potatoes, served alongside sour cream, styled simply with natural lighting and soft shadows

Crispy German Potato Pancakes for Comfort Food Lovers

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Crispy German potato pancakes are a delicious comfort food made with shredded potatoes, eggs, and seasoning, pan-fried to a golden crisp, perfect for serving as a side or main.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Place grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flatten slightly with the back of a spatula.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, ensure oil is hot enough before frying.
  • Serve with sour cream or applesauce for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg