Description
Classic German Potato Pancakes – Savory & Delicious
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small yellow onion, finely minced
- Pinch of salt, plus more for seasoning
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and grate the russet potatoes using the large holes of a box grater into a medium bowl. Finely mince the yellow onion and add it to the bowl. Squeeze the potato and onion mixture thoroughly in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Add the all-purpose flour and the large egg to the squeezed potato and onion mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined, ensuring no pockets of raw flour or egg remain.
- Season the batter with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Gently mix to distribute the seasonings. The batter should be cohesive but slightly loose.
- Heat vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. The oil should be about ¼ to ½ inch deep. Test the oil temperature by dropping a tiny bit of batter; it should sizzle vigorously.
- Carefully drop portions of the potato mixture into the hot oil using a large spoon, forming pancakes about 3-4 inches in diameter. Do not overcrowd the pan. Gently flatten each pancake slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until deep golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully with a spatula. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Remove the fried pancakes from the skillet using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste immediately after frying. Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: German Potato Pancakes, Savory, Potato Pancakes