German Potato Pancakes
Deliciously crispy German potato pancakes that are perfect for any meal. Enjoy them with a variety of toppings!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large large potatoes (about 2 pounds, preferably starchy potatoes like Russets)
- 1 medium medium onion
- 2 large large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
- as needed none vegetable oil for frying
Optional Toppings
- as desired none applesauce adds sweetness
- as desired none sour cream provides creamy texture
- as desired none chives for garnish
- as desired none dill for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel the potatoes and onion, then grate them finely using a box grater or food processor.
- Place the grated potatoes and onion into a clean dish towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix the drained potato and onion mixture with the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until it forms a thick batter.
Cooking
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten slightly.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil as needed.
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Notes
For a perfect texture, select starchy potatoes and squeeze out moisture. Ensure your frying oil is hot to avoid greasy pancakes. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if serving a large batch.