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Kartoffelpuffer — German Potato Pancakes
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeCrispy golden potato pancakes made from grated potatoes and onion, pan-fried until crunchy. Served with applesauce or sour cream.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled
- 1 onion
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp salt
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Grate potatoes and onion finely. Squeeze out excess moisture in a kitchen towel.
- 2
Mix with eggs, flour, and salt.
- 3
Heat oil in a pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter and flatten into thin rounds.
- 4
Fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 5
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.


