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A golden-brown crispy German potato pancake stacked on a white plate, garnished with fresh parsley, surrounded by shredded potatoes and a dollop of sour cream, styled on a rustic wooden table with natural light highlighting textures.

Crispy German Potato Pancakes for Comfort Food Lovers

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Crispy German potato pancakes are golden, crunchy on the outside, tender inside, perfect as a savory side or main dish.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 large potatoes, grated
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Grate 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. Form mixture into pancakes and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure excess moisture is removed for crispiness.
  • Serve with sour cream or apple sauce for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg