Desserts
German Potato Pancakes
Looking for a taste of Germany at home? Make a batch of these perfectly crispy and nostalgic German potato pancakes! A simple shredded potato batter transforms into crispy-edged, fluffy, lacy and undeniably addictive fritters.
They’re irresistible fresh out of the pan, but I also love enjoying leftovers for breakfast reheated to a second crunchiness! Whether you go sweet or savory on the toppings, these reibekuchen capture the comfort of an authentic German classic.
German Potato Pancakes
Experience the hearty flavors of Germany with these mouthwatering German Potato Pancakes! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, they’re the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 1 small yellow onion
- Pinch of salt plus more for seasoning
- Pinch of black pepper for savory pancakes
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate them into a bowl using the large grating side of a box grater. Grate the onion into the same bowl.
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If there is excess liquid pooling in the potato mixture, drain off as much as possible.
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Add the salt, pepper (if making savory pancakes), flour and egg to the potato-onion mixture. Use your hands to thoroughly mix everything together into a thick batter.
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Heat 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet. For each pancake, scoop about 2 tbsp of the potato batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
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Fry the pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and crispy on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Once all the pancakes are fried once, re-fry them one more time for 30-60 seconds per side for extra crunch.
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Serve the potato pancakes immediately while hot and crispy. Top with applesauce, brown sugar, sour cream, yogurt sauce or any other desired toppings.
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Enjoy these crispy, nostalgic German potato pancakes piping hot for the ultimate treat! Let me know if you need any other tips to make them as authentic and delicious as possible.
