German Potato Pancakes
Crispy, golden German potato pancakes made with grated potatoes, onion, and simple ingredients — authentic, easy, and delicious any time of day.
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Servings: 4 cupcakes
Calories: 270kcal
Cost: $6–$8
Equipment
- 1 Box grater or food processor For grating potatoes and onion
- 1 Large mixing bowl To mix batter
- 1 Clean kitchen towel For squeezing out moisture
- 1 Skillet (cast iron or non-stick) For frying pancakes
- 1 Spatula To flatten and flip pancakes
- 1 Paper towel To drain excess oil
- 1 Measuring spoons & cups For precise measurements
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold) Peeled and grated
- 1 large Onion Grated
- 2 Eggs Lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour For binding
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika Optional, adds flavor
- Vegetable oil For frying
- Applesauce Optional for serving
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and grate potatoes and onion; squeeze out moisture.
- Combine potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Warm oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter and flatten; fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Enjoy hot with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.2mg