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Golden brown crispy German potato pancakes stacked on a white plate, garnished with fresh herbs and a dollop of sour cream, with a rustic wooden background and natural daylight highlighting their crunchy texture.

Crispy German Potato Pancakes Easy Comfort Food Side Dish

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A classic German side dish featuring grated potatoes pan-fried until crispy and golden, seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large potatoes, grated
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes and onion, then squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flatten gently, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
  5. Drain on paper towels and garnish with herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure excess moisture is removed from potatoes for crispy pancakes.
  • You can add chopped chives or dill for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 120 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg